African Pygmy-kingfisher
Ispidina picta
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Least Concern
Envergure
10,5 cm
Poids
12,6 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
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À propos
The African Pygmy-kingfisher is a jewel-like bird of the Alcedinidae family, with a wingspan of only about 10 cm and a weight of 12–13 g. Found in forests and wooded areas across sub-Saharan Africa, it often hunts insects on the forest floor rather than fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Poids | 12,6 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Ispidina |
| Espèces | Ispidina picta |
Distribution
African Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the African Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African Pygmy-kingfisher?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 12.6 g.
What order and family does the African Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
The African Pygmy-kingfisher (Ispidina picta) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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