Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher
NameDimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher
Common NameDimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher
Scientific NameCeyx lepidus
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher has a striking bright red bill and legs. Its crown, nape, and back are iridescent deep blue, contrasting with a white throat patch and bright orange-yellow underparts. The wings are dark blue, and it has a small white patch on the side of the neck.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tchip' call, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresbright red bill, iridescent blue crown and back, orange-yellow underparts, small size, white throat patch
Description
This small, vibrantly colored kingfisher is characterized by its brilliant blue upperparts and rich orange-yellow underparts. It typically perches quietly in the undergrowth of dense tropical forests, often near small streams or ponds, hunting for invertebrates.
