African Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei в сравнении с Ispidina picta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Dwarf-kingfisher African Pygmy-kingfisher
Научное название Ispidina lecontei Ispidina picta
Отряд Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Семейство Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 9,5 cm (3.7 in) 10,5 cm (4.1 in)
Масса 10,0 g (0.35 oz) 12,6 g (0.44 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

Нет

African Pygmy-kingfisher only

Охранный статус

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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