Sula Dwarf Kingfisher
Ceyx wallacii
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx wallacii) is a legendary kingfisher found only in Indonesia, weighing about 21 g. The Sula dwarf kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Sula Islands in Indonesia.
About the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher
The Sula dwarf kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Sula Islands in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the variable dwarf kingfisher.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Sula Dwarf Kingfisher look like?
- The Sula dwarf kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Sula Islands in Indonesia.
- How big is a Sula Dwarf Kingfisher?
- The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Sula Dwarf Kingfisher?
- The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sula Dwarf Kingfisher?
- The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Manus Dwarf Kingfisher, the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher and the Bismarck Kingfisher.
- Is the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?
- The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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