African Pygmy-kingfisher vs Giant Kingfisher
Ispidina picta comparé à Megaceryle maxima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Pygmy-kingfisher | Giant Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ispidina picta | Megaceryle maxima |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Famille | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 10,5 cm (4.1 in) | 39,4 cm (15.5 in) |
| Poids | 12,6 g (0.44 oz) | 335,1666666666667 g (11.82 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Giant Kingfisher only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
Least Concern
Giant 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.