Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher
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Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher

Ceyx erithaca

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
20–30% · Possible
overall probability at Way Kambas National Park
60 Verified records at Way Kambas National Park
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The black-backed dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), also known as the three-toed kingfisher, is a pocket-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae. It was formerly considered as conspecific with the rufous-backed dwarf kingfisher and together the species complex was known by the English name "oriental dwarf kingfisher". This tropical kingfisher is a partial migrant that is endemic to parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Mainland Southeast Asia. It resides in lowland forests, typically near streams or ponds, where it feeds upon insects, spiders, worms, crabs, fish, frogs, and lizards. It is easily distinguishable from other birds in its range due to its red bill, yellow-orange underparts, lilac-rufous upperparts, and blue-black back. Wikipedia →

20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 60 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Way Kambas National Park

Collared Kingfisher
LC

Collared Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Todiramphus chloris

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Rufous-collared Kingfisher
NT

Rufous-collared Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Actenoides concretus

30–40% · Possible
Banded Kingfisher
LC

Banded Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lacedo pulchella

30–40% · Possible
Stork-billed Kingfisher
LC

Stork-billed Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pelargopsis capensis

20–30% · Possible
Small Blue Kingfisher
LC

Small Blue Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alcedo coerulescens

20–30% · Possible
Blue-eared Kingfisher
LC

Blue-eared Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alcedo meninting

10–20% · With luck
Ruddy Kingfisher
LC

Ruddy Kingfisher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Halcyon coromanda

5–10% · With luck
Common Kingfisher
LC

Common Kingfisher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Alcedo atthis

<5% · Rare
Blue-throated Bee-eater
LC

Blue-throated Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Merops viridis

40–50% · Likely
Dollarbird
LC

Dollarbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Eurystomus orientalis

20–30% · Possible
Red-bearded Bee-eater
LC

Red-bearded Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Nyctyornis amictus

10–20% · With luck

📅 Monthly Probability

20–30
Jan
20–30
Feb
20–30
Mar
20–30
Apr
40–50
May
20–30
Jun
10–20
Jul
5–10
Aug
20–30
Sep
40–50
Oct
20–30
Nov
20–30
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Way Kambas National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
20–30%
2 Bali Barat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
20–30%
3 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
20–30%
4 Danum Valley Conservation Area 🇲🇾 Malaysia
10–20%
5 Minneriya National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
<5%
6 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
7 Wilpattu National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
<5%
8 Sinharaja Forest Reserve 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
<5%
9 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
10 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
<5%
11 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
12 Kinabalu Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
13 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
<5%
14 Yala National Park 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
<5%
15 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
<5%
16 Cuc Phuong National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher in Way Kambas National Park?

About 27% of wildlife watchers report a Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 60 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher in Way Kambas National Park?

May has the highest sighting rate for Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.

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