Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher vs Niau Kingfisher
Tanysiptera nigriceps compared with Todiramphus gertrudae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher | Niau Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanysiptera nigriceps | Todiramphus gertrudae |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 53.9 g (1.90 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher only
None
Niau Kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Paradise-kingfisher
Not Evaluated
Niau 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.