Biak Paradise Kingfisher

Biak Paradise Kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Near Threatened

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The Biak paradise kingfisher is a tree kingfisher that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Biak which is one of a small group of islands located in Cenderawasih Bay near the northern coast of Papua. This bird has a turquoise-blue back with a white belly and tail streamers and a reddish beak. Its natural habitat is forests and the IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being "near-threatened".

Fun Fact

This bird has a turquoise-blue back with a white belly and tail streamers and a reddish beak.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change