Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) — Least Concern Aves

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

Halcyon albiventris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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