African Dwarf-kingfisher

African Dwarf-kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei

Least Concern
翼展
9.5 cm
体重
10.0 g
Alcedinidae
Coraciiformes

关于

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
翼展 9.5 cm 3.7 in
体重 10.0 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU.

产卵数

3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Ispidina
物种 Ispidina lecontei

Distribution

African Dwarf-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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