Family

Alcedinidae

Description

Distinct longish bill, seemingly slightly upturned and often carried partly open; crown blacker than Sacred Kingfisher, back darker bronze-green, shading to almost peacock-blue on wings and tail; may be slightly buff on forehead and sides of breast. Immature: duller with faint barring on underparts.

Habits

Diurnal,

Habitat

Coastal Wetlands, Mangroves; tidal creeks; adjacent beaches; mudflats and jetties.

Breeding

October November December, 3 to 4; white. Normally two broods a year. Both male and female drill the nest,

Parks

Kakadu National park

Diet

Carnivore, Small fish and crustaceans; reptiles.

Details

Common Name: Collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Kingfisher Scientific Name: Todiramphus (Halcyon) chloris
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Coraciiformes
Class: Aves Category: Native
Status: Least Concern Size: 250 - 280 mm.

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