Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The brown-hooded kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It has a brown head and blackish and turquoise wings. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, scrubland, forest edges, and also suburban areas. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.
Fun Fact
It has a brown head and blackish and turquoise wings.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs below 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in elevation, living in woodland, grassland with trees, scrubland, forest edge, and also cultivations, parks and gardens.
Diet
Eating scorpions, reptiles, small birds, rodents and fishes.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance