Dimorphic dwarf kingfisher
| Dimorphic dwarf kingfisher | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Alcedinidae |
| Subfamily: | Alcedininae |
| Genus: | Ceyx |
| Species: | C. margarethae |
| Binomial name | |
| Ceyx margarethae Blasius, W, 1890 | |
The dimorphic dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx margarethae) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the central and southern Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The species is small and have three toes on its legs. They fly with bullet-like speed to catch insects and grubs which they find on the ground.
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