Blue-eared Kingfisher
Alcedo meninting
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The blue-eared kingfisher is found in Asia, ranging across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found mainly in dense shaded forests where it hunts in small streams. It is darker crowned, with darker rufous underparts and lacking the rufous ear stripe of the common kingfisher which is found in more open habitats. A number of subspecies have been described that differ in measurement and colour shade. Adult males have an all dark bill while females have a reddish lower mandible.
Fun Fact
It is found mainly in dense shaded forests where it hunts in small streams.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is pools or streams in dense evergreen forest and sometimes mangroves, situated under 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) of altitude.
Diet
Prey that includes crustaceans, dragonfly larvae and fish.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance