This article discusses the African dwarf kingfisher, which is distinct from the Oriental dwarf kingfisher.
The African dwarf kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei ) is a species of kingfisher in the Alcedininae subfamily.
This is the world's smallest kingfisher with a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) and a weight of 9–12 grams (0.32–0.42 oz).
It inhabits African rainforests and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda.
