Black-capped Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="halcyon-pileata"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 79 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 24.8 cm | 9.8 in |
| वजन | 79.0 g | 2.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: BU.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| कुल | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Halcyon |
| प्रजातियां | Halcyon pileata |
Distribution
Black-capped Kingfisher has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Alcedinidae family