What to Know About the African Dwarf Kingfisher in Uganda?

The African Dwarf Kingfisher in Uganda is one of the African birds of Uganda seen during Birding watching in Uganda. It is a small-sized insectivorous kingfisher in the family Alcedininae that is found in the tropics of Africa, mostly in the rain forests. It is frequently found in Uganda along the royal mile in the Budongo rain forest.

How Does the African Dwarf Kingfisher in Uganda Look Like?

Like all Kingfishers, the African Dwarf kingfisher is a very small and dark blue bird in the upper plumage while the underparts are rufous. Both sexes are similar. It is the world`s smallest kingfisher with height 10cm and weight from 9-12 grams.

How does the African Dwarf Kingfisher in Uganda Sing and Make Calls?

African dwarf kingfishers have a unique high-pitched whistle sisi-sisiseu- sisi different from other kingfishers.