African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,5 cm
Gewicht
10,0 g
Familie
Alcedinidae
Ordnung
Coraciiformes
Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 9,5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Gewicht | 10,0 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes (Eisvögel und Racken) |
| Familie | Alcedinidae (Eisvögel) |
| Genus | Ispidina |
| Arten | Ispidina lecontei |
Distribution
African Dwarf-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the African Dwarf-kingfisher endangered?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Dwarf-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African Dwarf-kingfisher?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the African Dwarf-kingfisher belong to?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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