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Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher
Ceyx melanurus
Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) — Kingfishers & Rollers of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 22.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Ceyx
- Species melanurus
Where it lives
Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 22.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 22.8 g, with a wing length of about 5.7 cm and a tail of around 2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 127,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is a small bird that weighs around 22.8 g.
Where does the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher live?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher belong to?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher eat?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher migrate?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher make?
1 real field recording of the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher's range?
The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 127,000 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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