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
Habitat
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher typically dwells in small streams situated within dense forests, preferring shaded regions with an abundance of greenery. This species is known to inhabit primary and old secondary broadleaved evergreen forests and seems to avoid heavily disturbed areas or recently logged forests, except during migratory periods. Broader geographical regions where oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is found include northeastern India and the Western Ghats, as well as limestone forests in south China, illustrating its presence across a variety of forested landscapes in Asia. Typically, oriental Dwarf Kingfisher can be found at elevations of up to 915 meters within these regions, indicating a preference for lower elevation tropical environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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