White-throated Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis comparé à Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-throated Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Halcyon smyrnensis | Ispidina picta |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Famille | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,6 cm (8.9 in) | 10,5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Poids | 89,7 g (3.16 oz) | 12,6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-7 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
White-throated Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-throated 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.