African Pygmy Kingfisher

Ispidina picta

Least Concern

The African Pygmy Kingfisher is a kingfisher of sub-Saharan African rivers, wetlands, forests, and wooded savannas. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.

Family

Alcedinidae

Group

Kingfishers

Range

African Pygmy Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African rivers, wetlands, forests, and wooded savannas

Population

≈ Unknown

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