Manus Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx dispar)
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Manus Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx dispar Rothschild & Hartert, EJO, 1914

21 gWeight

The Manus dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx dispar), is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Admiralty Islands.

Near Threatened

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 Manus dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx dispar), is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Admiralty Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Manus Dwarf Kingfisher weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Manus (Admiralty Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago).

Is the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher as Near Threatened.

What does the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Manus 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
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
43 mm
Tarsus
10 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Manus (Admiralty Islands, north-central Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Ceyx

Other birds in the genus Ceyx

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Manus Dwarf Kingfisher

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