African Dwarf-kingfisher vs Collared Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei compared with Todiramphus chloris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dwarf-kingfisher Collared Kingfisher
Scientific Name Ispidina lecontei Todiramphus chloris
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 9.5 cm (3.7 in) 21.5 cm (8.5 in)
Weight 10.0 g (0.35 oz) 68.91666666666667 g (2.43 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Collared Kingfisher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Least Concern

Collared Kingfisher

About These Birds

African Dwarf-kingfisher

The African Dwarf-kingfisher is one of the world's smallest kingfishers at just 10g, found in West and Central African rainforests. It hunts insects with typical kingfisher precision.

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