Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher
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Kingfishers

Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx melanurus

NENot Evaluated Endemic to Philippines
Family
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Order
Coraciiformes

Overview

The Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Luzon, Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Basilan, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. Due to differences in plumage, It is recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as two distinct species with the birds from Basilan and Mindanao classified as the South Philippine dwarf kingfisher and the North Philippine dwarf kingfisher for the rest of its range. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.