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Sula Dwarf Kingfisher
Ceyx wallacii
Sula Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx wallacii) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx wallacii) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 21.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Ceyx
- Species wallacii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx wallacii) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.3 g, with a wing length of about 6.4 cm and a tail of around 2.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,679 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is a small bird that weighs around 21.3 g.
Where does the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher live?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher belong to?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx wallacii) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher eat?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher migrate?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Sula Dwarf Kingfisher's range?
The Sula Dwarf Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 4,679 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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