Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus)
Local namePekaka Api
Size (cm)14
HabitatMangroves
DistributionPeninsular Malaysia: Resident Migrant (Totally Protected)
Sarawak: Resident Migrant (Protected)
Sabah: Resident Migrant
Status--
DetailsAlso known as Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
ReferenceAllen 302 (plate 38), Robson 172 (plate 15)

© Cheong Weng Chun
PhotographerCheong Weng Chun
LocationTaman Rimba Ampang, Selangor
Date29 March 2005
DetailsRufous-backed morph

© Ooi Beng Yean
PhotographerOoi Beng Yean
LocationKuala Ganda, Pahang
DateJune 2003
DetailsRufous-backed morph

© Ong Kiem Sian
PhotographerOng Kiem Sian
LocationPanti Forest, Johor
DateJuly 2001
DetailsRufous-backed morph

© Neoh family
PhotographerNeoh family
LocationPedu Lake, Kedah
Date4 June 2006
DetailsCross between Ruphous-backed and Black-backed?

© ANG
PhotographerANG
LocationSelai, Endau Rompin, Johor
Date25 August 2006
Detailsblack-backed morph (?)

© Alagan
PhotographerAlagan
LocationBukit Rengit, Pahang
Date1 January 2007
Details

© Chan Ah Lak
PhotographerChan Ah Lak
LocationBukit Rengit, Pahang
DateDecember 2006
Details
More images can be found at the Oriental Bird Image Database
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