Family
Alcedinidae
Description
Brilliant deep-blue above, paler on back and rump; spot before eye and underparts pure white; male has broad white rear-collar. Immature: duller; back greener; white areas tinged buff.
Habits
Diurnal,
Habitat
Forest Woodland Grassland, Northern Australia; open forests woodlands and their edges; rainforest.
Breeding
October to December, 4 to 5; white and rounded. Usually two broods a season. Incubation by both sexes, and feeding of the young also.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Large insects; small lizards; fish & crabs.
Details
Common Name: |
Forest Kingfisher |
Scientific Name: |
Todiramphus (Halcyon) macleayii |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Coraciiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
190 - 220 mm. |
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