Little Kingfisher Breeds That Stun with Their Beauty

June5,2025

Vivid blue and orange plumage; looks like a flying sapphire.

Azure Kingfisher

Nicknamed the "three-colored jewel" for its electric blue, crimson, and golden-orange body.

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher 

The smallest kingfisher in Africa, adorned with rich cobalt blue and rufous-orange tones.

African Dwarf Kingfisher 

Deep blue hues with striking white patches—rare and regal.

Bismarck Kingfisher 

Endemic and endangered, featuring glowing orange and deep purple-blue feathers.

Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher

Shimmering blue upperparts with a fiery red beak—tiny yet fierce.

Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher 

Vivid indigo back with orange face and belly—a living flame in flight.

Papuan Dwarf Kingfisher

A recently split species with a rich contrast of cobalt blue and warm rust tones.

New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher

Radiant indigo back and orange underparts, shimmering like a sunset.

Moluccan Dwarf Kingfisher