Blue-capped Kingfisher
Actenoides hombroni
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The blue-capped kingfisher, also known as Hombron's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to the Philippines and found only on Mindanao. It is one of the most colorful kingfishers in the country having a dark blue cap and wings with rufous spots, a striped rufous belly, white chin and red bill. Its natural habitats are on the upper ranges of tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and its population is declining.
Fun Fact
It is one of the most colorful kingfishers in the country having a dark blue (green for females) cap and wings with rufous spots, a striped rufous belly, white chin and red bill .
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Philippines and found only on Mindanao.
Diet
Feeds on large insects such as grasshoppers, beetles, larvae, snails and also small vertebrates such as frogs and small snakes.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance