Biak Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera riedelii) — Near Threatened Aves

Biak Paradise Kingfisher

Tanysiptera riedelii

Conservation Status

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

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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