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Beach Kingfisher

Todiramphus saurophagus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
25,6 cm
Масса
123,66666666666667 g
Семейство
Alcedinidae
Отряд
Coraciiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Масса 123,66666666666667 g 4.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CV.

Размер кладки

2-4

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Семейство Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Todiramphus
Виды Todiramphus saurophagus

Distribution

Beach Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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