Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher

Corythornis madagascariensis

Least Concern

The Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Madagascar. 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

Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Madagascar

Population

≈ Unknown

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