African Dwarf Kingfisher

Ispidina lecontei

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The African dwarf kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the Alcedininae subfamily.

Fun Fact

This is the world's smallest kingfisher with a length of 10 centimetres (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits African rainforests and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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