Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher

Ceyx erithaca

Near Threatened

The Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher is a kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian forests, wetlands, and coasts. 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

Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in South and Southeast Asian forests, wetlands, and coasts

Population

≈ 50K–500K

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