African Dwarf-kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei comparé à Tanysiptera riedelii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Dwarf-kingfisher Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Nom scientifique Ispidina lecontei Tanysiptera riedelii
Ordre Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Famille Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 9,5 cm (3.7 in) 19,8 cm (7.8 in)
Poids 10,0 g (0.35 oz) 64,875 g (2.29 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

Aucun(e)

Biak Paradise-kingfisher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Near Threatened

Biak Paradise-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.

Biak Paradise-kingfisher

The Biak Paradise-kingfisher is a near-threatened, spectacularly plumaged kingfisher endemic to Biak Island in West Papua. It has elongated white tail streamers, turquoise-blue and chestnut plumage, and a bright red bill. It inhabits lowland rainforest and is highly dependent on undisturbed forest for nesting and foraging on earthworms and insects.

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