African Dwarf-kingfisher vs Pohnpei Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei compared with Todiramphus reichenbachii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dwarf-kingfisher Pohnpei Kingfisher
Scientific Name Ispidina lecontei Todiramphus reichenbachii
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 9.5 cm (3.7 in) 19.3 cm (7.6 in)
Weight 10.0 g (0.35 oz) 64.25 g (2.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Pohnpei Kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Vulnerable

Pohnpei 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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