How big is a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.

Where can you see a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, the North Solomons Dwarf Kingfisher and the New Georgia Dwarf Kingfisher.

Is the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Makira Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx gentianus

Kingfishers · Coraciiformes · Legendary

The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx gentianus) is a legendary kingfisher found only in the Solomon Islands, weighing about 21 g. The Makira dwarf kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to Makira Island.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforest21 g

About the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher

The Makira dwarf kingfisher 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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Where it lives

Solomon Islands

When to see it

Best months: January, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher look like?: The Makira dwarf kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to Makira Island.
How big is a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?: The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
Where can you see a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?: The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Makira Dwarf Kingfisher?: The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, the North Solomons Dwarf Kingfisher and the New Georgia Dwarf Kingfisher.
Is the Makira Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?: The Makira Dwarf Kingfisher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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