Little Kingfisher (Ceyx pusillus) — Least Concern Aves

Little Kingfisher

Ceyx pusillus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The little kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae.

Fun Fact

This is one of the smallest kingfishers in the world; only the African dwarf kingfisher is smaller.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in open forest, woodland, swamps, and mangroves of Australia (northern Queensland and coastal Northern Territory), Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Diet

Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, insect larvae and water-beetles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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