Kofiau Paradise-kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Tanysiptera ellioti compared with Tanysiptera riedelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kofiau Paradise-kingfisher | Biak Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanysiptera ellioti | Tanysiptera riedelii |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 50.1 g (1.77 oz) | 64.875 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Kofiau Paradise-kingfisher
Near Threatened
Biak Paradise-kingfisher
About These Birds
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.