Azure Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ceyx-azureus"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
The Azure Kingfisher is a small kingfisher found in Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 31.8g with a wingspan of 14.8cm. It inhabits the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, plunging into water to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Its brilliant azure-blue upperparts and orange underparts make it unmistakable along waterways.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 31,833333333333332 g | 1.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 20-22 days. Fledging: 21-35 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-7
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Ceyx |
| Espèces | Ceyx azureus |
Distribution
Azure Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family