Banded Kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella
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The Banded Kingfisher is a strikingly colored kingfisher of the family Alcedinidae found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing about 47.5g with a wingspan of 16.4cm, males display brilliant blue and rufous banding while females are barred brown. Unlike many kingfishers, it typically hunts insects and lizards rather than fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 47.525 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Lacedo |
| Species | Lacedo pulchella |
Distribution
Banded Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family