Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher

Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher

Alcedo euryzona

Critically Endangered

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The Javan blue-banded kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae. It is endemic to and found throughout Java, but is thought to be extremely rare due to human pressures such as habitat destruction. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and rivers. Its population is estimated to be just 50-249 individuals, and is believed to be in decline.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and rivers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to and found throughout Java, but is thought to be extremely rare due to human pressures such as habitat destruction.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change