Mountain Kingfisher
Syma megarhyncha
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The mountain kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae in the family Alcedinidae. Adult males are 21–24 cm (8.3–9.4 in) long, and have a rufous head and underparts, greenish-blue upperparts, a dark blue tail, and black flight feathers. They also have dark neck patches and loral patches. Females have dark crowns and the neck patches join at the nape. It is similar to the yellow-billed kingfisher, but can be distinguished by its larger size and a proportionally larger bill, along with a dark ridge along its culmen.
Fun Fact
They also have dark neck patches and loral patches.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the island of New Guinea, and is found in both Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea.
Diet
Feeds on small lizards, larvae, and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance