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Biak Paradise-kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Near Threatened
กว้างปีก
19.8 cm
น้ำหนัก
64.875 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Alcedinidae
อันดับ
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
กว้างปีก 19.8 cm 7.8 in
น้ำหนัก 64.875 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

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Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
วงศ์ตระกูล Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Tanysiptera
ชนิดพันธุ์ Tanysiptera riedelii

Distribution

Biak Paradise-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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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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