African Dwarf-kingfisher
Ispidina lecontei
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Least Concern
翼開長
9.5 cm
体重
10.0 g
科
Alcedinidae
目
Coraciiformes
について
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 9.5 cm | 3.7 in |
| 体重 | 10.0 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: BU.
一腹卵数
3
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| 科 | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Ispidina |
| 種 | Ispidina lecontei |
Distribution
African Dwarf-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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External Databases
よくある質問
Is the African Dwarf-kingfisher endangered?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Dwarf-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African Dwarf-kingfisher?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the African Dwarf-kingfisher belong to?
The African Dwarf-kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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