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Beach Kingfisher

Todiramphus saurophagus

Least Concern
Envergadura
25,6 cm
Peso
123,66666666666667 g
Família
Alcedinidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes
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The Beach Kingfisher is a large, boldly marked kingfisher found along the coasts and offshore islands of New Guinea and adjacent islands. It has a striking white head and underparts, turquoise-green back and wings, and a large, heavy bill. It perches on prominent coastal vantage points, hunting lizards, crabs, fish, and large insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Peso 123,66666666666667 g 4.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CV.

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Família Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Todiramphus
Espécies Todiramphus saurophagus

Distribution

Beach Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Beach Kingfisher endangered?
The Beach Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Beach Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Beach Kingfisher?
The Beach Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 123.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Beach Kingfisher belong to?
The Beach Kingfisher (Todiramphus saurophagus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.

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