Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bird
|
| gptkbp:age |
chicks
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
short and rounded
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
fast and direct
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in pairs
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
monogamous
varies by region vocalizations and aerial displays |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
sharp 'pee pee' sound
|
| gptkbp:clutchSize |
3 to 6 eggs
|
| gptkbp:colors |
brightly colored plumage
bright blue and orange sexual dimorphism not present |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local folklore
|
| gptkbp:diet |
insects
small fish regurgitated insects |
| gptkbp:eggColor |
white
|
| gptkbp:family |
Alcedinidae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
other kingfishers
Ispidina picta |
| gptkbp:field |
easy due to bright colors
|
| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
about 3 weeks
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
perches to hunt
hovering and diving |
| gptkbp:genus |
Ispidina
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
sub-Saharan Africa
near water bodies |
| gptkbp:headlights |
short and square
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
both parents feed
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
African pygmy kingfisher
|
| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
about 18 days
|
| gptkbp:length |
10–12 cm
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
sharp and pointed
|
| gptkbp:localNames |
varies by region
|
| gptkbp:migration |
non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
cavities in riverbanks
digging in soft earth plant material and feathers |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular among birdwatchers
|
| gptkbp:populationTrend |
stable
|
| gptkbp:predators |
cats and birds of prey
larger birds and snakes |
| gptkbp:research |
ongoing research
studied in various regions |
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
not social
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
several recognized
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Least Concern
habitat protection initiatives |
| gptkbp:territory |
yes
varies by habitat |
| gptkbp:vision |
excellent
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
distinctive calls
|
| gptkbp:weight |
10–15 g
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
threat to population
popular target for enthusiasts riverbanks and forest edges widespread_in_Africa |
| gptkbp:wingArea |
rapid and steady
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
15–20 cm
|