Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Tanysiptera nigriceps compared with Tanysiptera riedelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher | Biak Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanysiptera nigriceps | Tanysiptera riedelii |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 53.9 g (1.90 oz) | 64.875 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher only
None
Biak Paradise-kingfisher only
None
Conservation Status
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher
Biak 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.
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.