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Bismarck Kingfisher

Ceyx websteri

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
17,8 cm
Gewicht
59,333333333333336 g
Familie
Alcedinidae
Ordnung
Coraciiformes

Über uns

The Bismarck Kingfisher is a vulnerable, small forest kingfisher endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. It has richly colored rufous and blue plumage typical of dwarf kingfishers. It inhabits the dark forest floor and undergrowth, hunting insects, small lizards, and other small vertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 17,8 cm 7.0 in
Gewicht 59,333333333333336 g 2.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Coraciiformes (Eisvögel und Racken)
Familie Alcedinidae (Eisvögel)
Genus Ceyx
Arten Ceyx websteri

Distribution

Bismarck Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Bismarck Kingfisher endangered?
The Bismarck Kingfisher has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Bismarck Kingfisher?
The Bismarck Kingfisher has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 59.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck Kingfisher belong to?
The Bismarck Kingfisher (Ceyx websteri) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.

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