Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera danae
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The brown-headed paradise kingfisher, also known as the russet paradise kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the lowland forest in the Bird's Tail Peninsula. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Like all paradise kingfishers this bird has colourful plumage with a red bill and distinctive long tail streamers. No subspecies are distinguished.
Fun Fact
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Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed in deep forest areas in the far east of New Guinea.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance