African Pygmy Kingfisher
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    African Pygmy Kingfisher

    Ispidina picta

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0146 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The African pygmy kingfisher is a small insectivorous kingfisher found in the Afrotropics, mostly in woodland habitats.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for African Pygmy Kingfisher. Sightings recorded in 153 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Kigezi Wildlife ReserveEastern Rift Valley & Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo
    Rare
    East Africa
    Bwambara Central Forest ReserveSouthwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda
    Rare
    Kigezi Wildlife ReserveSouthwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda
    Rare
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