African Pigmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta)

The African Pygmy Kingfisher is approximately 12-13 cm in length. A tiny kingfisher with rufous underparts and a blue back extending down to the tail. The dark blue crown of the adult separates it from the African Dwarf Kingfisher. The smaller size and violet wash on the ear coverts distinguish it from the similar Malachite Kingfisher.
An insectivorous species - it has no association with water.