Family
Alcedinidae
Description
A sparrow-sized kingfisher, rich glossy dark-blue above with white or buff spot on side of neck; orange-rufous below clouded blue on sides; feet red. Immature: dull-blue above, underparts paler.
Habits
Diurnal, Adult pair usually keep a permanent territory of aoubt 200-500 mtrs of waterfront. Confined to streamside vegetation but moves into woodland areas in the Wet.
Habitat
Coastal Wetlands Forest , Fresh & salt water streams and inlets along forested coastal streams and mangrove-lined waterways.
Breeding
October to April, 5 to 6; white Usually two broods a year, incubation 20-22 days by both sexes. Young fledge in 3-4 wks.
Parks
Kakadu National park
Diet
Carnivore, Feeds primarily on fish and other aquatic animals. Small mammals; small birds; nestlings and eggs; reptiles.
Details
Common Name: |
Azure Kingfisher |
Scientific Name: |
Ceyx (Alcedo) azureus |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Coraciiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
170 - 190 mm. |
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