Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
A species of Dwarf Kingfishers and Allies, Also known as Black-backed Kingfisher Scientific name : Ceyx erithaca Genus : Dwarf Kingfishers and Allies
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, A species of Dwarf Kingfishers and Allies
Also known as:
Black-backed Kingfisher
Botanical name: Ceyx erithaca
Genus: Dwarf Kingfishers and Allies
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Description General Info
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Description
The jungle dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) is a small kingfisher that occurs in tropical rain forest.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher resides primarily in dense forests near small shaded streams, favoring lush greenery. It occupies primary and mature secondary broadleaved evergreen forests while generally avoiding areas of heavy disturbance or recent logging. The species is distributed across forested landscapes in Asia, notably in the low elevation tropical environments up to 915 meters, within regions like northeastern India, the Western Ghats, and south China's limestone forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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