Mangrove Kingfisher

Halcyon senegaloides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The mangrove kingfisher is a kingfisher in the genus Halcyon. It is similar in appearance to the woodland kingfisher. It is found along the eastern coastline of Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, along rivers, and in estuaries and mangrove. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.

Fun Fact

It is similar in appearance to the woodland kingfisher.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs within 20 km (12 mi) of the coast, but is also found inland along the Jubba and Zambezi rivers.

Diet

Eats crabs, prawns, lizards and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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