African Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei comparé à Ispidina picta

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Attribut African Dwarf-kingfisher African Pygmy-kingfisher
Nom scientifique Ispidina lecontei Ispidina picta
Ordre Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Famille Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 9,5 cm (3.7 in) 10,5 cm (4.1 in)
Poids 10,0 g (0.35 oz) 12,6 g (0.44 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

Aucun(e)

African Pygmy-kingfisher only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Least Concern

African Pygmy-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.

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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