Little Paradise-kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Tanysiptera hydrocharis compared with Tanysiptera riedelii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Little Paradise-kingfisher Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Scientific Name Tanysiptera hydrocharis Tanysiptera riedelii
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Data Deficient Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 17.4 cm (6.9 in) 19.8 cm (7.8 in)
Weight 33.0 g (1.16 oz) 64.875 g (2.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Little Paradise-kingfisher only

None

Biak Paradise-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Little 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.

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