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Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Near Threatened
Envergure
19,8 cm
Poids
64,875 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes

The Biak Paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera riedelii) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 64.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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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
Envergure 19,8 cm 7.8 in
Poids 64,875 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Biak Paradise-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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