Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera sylvia
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The buff-breasted paradise kingfisher is a bird in the tree kingfisher subfamily, Halcyoninae. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. It migrates in November from New Guinea to its breeding grounds in the rainforest of North Queensland, Australia. Like all paradise kingfishers, this bird has colourful plumage with a red bill, buff breast and distinctive long tail streamers.
Fun Fact
Juveniles depart up to 3 weeks after adults.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits lowland monsoon rainforest, and isolated patches of hill forest in areas where active termite mounds suitable for nesting are located.
Diet
Feeds on phasmids, earthworms, beetles, insect larvae, spiders, skinks and small frogs, snails and has been observed holding a small tortoise.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance