Azure Kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Ceyx azureus compared with Tanysiptera riedelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Azure Kingfisher | Biak Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx azureus | Tanysiptera riedelii |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 31.833333333333332 g (1.12 oz) | 64.875 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Azure Kingfisher only
Biak Paradise-kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Azure Kingfisher
Biak Paradise-kingfisher
About These Birds
Azure Kingfisher
The Azure Kingfisher is a small kingfisher found in Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 31.8g with a wingspan of 14.8cm. It inhabits the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, plunging into water to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Its brilliant azure-blue upperparts and orange underparts make it unmistakable along waterways.
Biak Paradise-kingfisher
The Biak Paradise-kingfisher is a near-threatened, spectacularly plumaged kingfisher endemic to Biak Island in West Papua. It has elongated white tail streamers, turquoise-blue and chestnut plumage, and a bright red bill. It inhabits lowland rainforest and is highly dependent on undisturbed forest for nesting and foraging on earthworms and insects.