Oriental and Dwarf Kingfisher Bird

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is commonly known as the Three-legged Kingfisher.  Their English name is Oriental dwarf kingfisher.  Their scientific name is Ceyx erithaca.  The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is one of the smallest known kingfisher species.  They are slightly larger than medium-sized hummingbirds, measuring 12.5-14 cm in length.  Females weigh 14-16 grams and males weigh 14-21.5 grams.  They are generally endemic to the Indian subcontinent and much of Southeast Asia and live in lowland forests and near streams or ponds.  They eat insects, spiders, worms, crabs, fish, frogs and lizards.