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Bismarck Kingfisher

Ceyx websteri

Vulnerable
Envergure
17,8 cm
Poids
59,333333333333336 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes

The Bismarck Kingfisher (Ceyx websteri) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.8 cm and a weight of 59.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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
Envergure 17,8 cm 7.0 in
Poids 59,333333333333336 g 2.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Famille Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Ceyx
Espèces Ceyx websteri

Distribution

Bismarck Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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