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Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
19,8 cm
Berat
64,875 g
Famili
Alcedinidae
Ordo
Coraciiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 19,8 cm 7.8 in
Berat 64,875 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Famili Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Tanysiptera
Spesies Tanysiptera riedelii

Distribution

Biak Paradise-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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