Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae compared with Tanysiptera nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher | Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcedo peninsulae | Tanysiptera nigriceps |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 43.68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) | 53.9 g (1.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher only
None
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher
Least Concern
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher
The Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher is a spectacularly ornate kingfisher with a black head, vivid turquoise-blue upperparts, white underparts, and extraordinarily long white tail streamers. It inhabits lowland and hill rainforests of the Bismarck Archipelago, including New Britain and Manus, in Papua New Guinea. It hunts insects, lizards, and earthworms in the forest understory, often diving to the ground to capture prey.