Half-collared Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata comparé à Ispidina picta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Half-collared Kingfisher African Pygmy-kingfisher
Nom scientifique Alcedo semitorquata Ispidina picta
Ordre Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Famille Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 16,1 cm (6.3 in) 10,5 cm (4.1 in)
Poids 45,5 g (1.60 oz) 12,6 g (0.44 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-6 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Half-collared Kingfisher only

African Pygmy-kingfisher only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Half-collared Kingfisher

Least Concern

African Pygmy-kingfisher

About These Birds

African Pygmy-kingfisher

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.

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