Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx sangirensis

Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx sangirensis) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx sangirensis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 18 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Ceyx
Species sangirensis

Where it lives

Sangihe (north of Sulawesi); possibly extinct

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 18 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Alcedinidae
Order: Coraciiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of dense woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx sangirensis) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family, part of the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sangihe (n of Sulawesi); possibly extinct.

It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 18 g, with a wing length of about 6 cm and a tail of around 2.6 cm.

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 556 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is a small bird that weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher live?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sangihe (n of Sulawesi); possibly extinct, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher belong to?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx sangirensis) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher eat?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher migrate?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

How large is the Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher's range?

The Sangihe Dwarf Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 556 km².