African Pygmy-kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher

Ispidina picta в сравнении с Lacedo pulchella

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Характеристика African Pygmy-kingfisher Banded Kingfisher
Научное название Ispidina picta Lacedo pulchella
Отряд Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Семейство Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 10,5 cm (4.1 in) 16,4 cm (6.5 in)
Масса 12,6 g (0.44 oz) 47,525 g (1.68 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-6 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Pygmy-kingfisher only

Banded Kingfisher only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

African Pygmy-kingfisher

Least Concern

Banded 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.

Banded Kingfisher

The Banded Kingfisher is a strikingly colored kingfisher of the family Alcedinidae found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing about 47.5g with a wingspan of 16.4cm, males display brilliant blue and rufous banding while females are barred brown. Unlike many kingfishers, it typically hunts insects and lizards rather than fish.

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