Makira Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx gentianus)
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Makira Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx gentianus Tristram, 1879

21 gWeight

The Makira dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx gentianus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to Makira Island.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Makira dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx gentianus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to Makira Island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Makira (=San Cristóbal; southeastern Solomon Islands).

Is the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

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

What does the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Makira 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
62 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
39 mm
Tarsus
10 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Makira (=San Cristóbal; southeastern Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Ceyx

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Makira Dwarf Kingfisher

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