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| + | ;[[:Category:Ceyx|Ceyx]] margarethae | ||
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | A very tiny kingfisher measuring only 11-13 cm. Sexes are alike. | ||
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | Central and southern [[Philippines]]. | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
| + | Formerly included in [[Variable Dwarf Kingfisher]]. | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | As most of the kingfisher species this bird is solitary and often more heard than seen near streams and rivers thus the nest is a hole dug in the banks. | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects captured in flight, spiders and crickets. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thOct23}}#{{Ref-GillDonsker15V5.4}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 18 September 2024
- Ceyx margarethae
Identification
A very tiny kingfisher measuring only 11-13 cm. Sexes are alike.
Distribution
Central and southern Philippines.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly included in Variable Dwarf Kingfisher.
Habitat
As most of the kingfisher species this bird is solitary and often more heard than seen near streams and rivers thus the nest is a hole dug in the banks.
Behaviour
Feeds on insects captured in flight, spiders and crickets.
References
- Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2023. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2023. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2015. IOC World Bird Names (version 5.4). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 15 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Dimorphic_Dwarf_Kingfisher
External Links
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