Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to the Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher are habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. While specific recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting its forest habitats, which indirectly benefits the species. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding local conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of preserving these delicate ecosystems.
The black-backed dwarf kingfisher, also known as the three-toed kingfisher, is a pocket-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae. It was formerly considered as conspecific with the rufous-backed dwarf kingfisher and together the species complex was known by the English name "oriental dwarf kingfisher".
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher. Sightings recorded in 19 safari areas total.
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