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Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
19,8 cm
Peso
64,875 g
Familia
Alcedinidae
Orden
Coraciiformes

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,8 cm 7.8 in
Peso 64,875 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas)
Familia Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores)
Genus Tanysiptera
Especies Tanysiptera riedelii

Distribution

Biak Paradise-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Biak Paradise-kingfisher endangered?
The Biak Paradise-kingfisher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Biak Paradise-kingfisher?
The Biak Paradise-kingfisher has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 64.875 g.
What order and family does the Biak Paradise-kingfisher belong to?
The Biak Paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera riedelii) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.

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