Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx margarethae)
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Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx margarethae Blasius, W, 1890

21 gWeight

The dimorphic dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx margarethae) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the central and southern Philippines.

Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The dimorphic dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx margarethae) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the central and southern Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: West Visayas, Camaguin Sur, southern Mindanao and Sulu Archipelago (west-central, southern, southwestern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

Is the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher as Least Concern.

What does the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher in?

It belongs to the family Kingfishers (Alcedinidae), order Coraciiformes.

At a glance

Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
23 mm
Bill
36 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: West Visayas, Camaguin Sur, southern Mindanao and Sulu Archipelago (west-central, southern, southwestern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Ceyx

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Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher

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