Malachite Kingfisher vs Biak Paradise-kingfisher
Corythornis cristatus verglichen mit Tanysiptera riedelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Malachite Kingfisher | Biak Paradise-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Corythornis cristatus | Tanysiptera riedelii |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familie | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 10,8 cm (4.3 in) | 19,8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 15,719999999999999 g (0.55 oz) | 64,875 g (2.29 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Malachite Kingfisher only
Biak Paradise-kingfisher only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Malachite 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.