African Dwarf-kingfisher vs Pacific Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei compared with Todiramphus sacer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Dwarf-kingfisher Pacific Kingfisher
Scientific Name Ispidina lecontei Todiramphus sacer
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 10.0 g (0.35 oz) 52.675000000000004 g (1.86 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Pacific Kingfisher only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Not Evaluated

Pacific 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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