Banded Kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella compared with Tanysiptera riedelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Kingfisher | Biak Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacedo pulchella | Tanysiptera riedelii |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) | 64.875 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Kingfisher
Near Threatened
Biak Paradise-kingfisher
About These Birds
Banded Kingfisher
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.
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.