Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher
NameBlack-backed Dwarf Kingfisher
Common NameBlack-backed Dwarf Kingfisher
Scientific NameCeyx erithaca
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsThe Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher exhibits a striking array of colors, including a purplish-red crown, blackish-blue back and wings, and bright orange-yellow underparts. It has a white throat patch and a prominent, bright red bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, sharp 'tseet' or 'chip' calls, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, brilliant multi-colored plumage (purple, blue, orange, yellow), bright red bill and legs, short tail, dark (often blackish-blue) back
Description
This tiny, brilliantly colored kingfisher is known for its vibrant plumage and short tail. It typically perches low in dense forest vegetation, often near small water bodies, hunting for small terrestrial prey.
