Flat-billed Kingfisher

Todiramphus recurvirostris

A compact kingfisher with a comparatively short, shallow, wide bill. Has deep blue wings, a greenish-blue back, and a blue cap with buffy white in front of the eye that narrows above it to form an eyebrow. Underparts washed cinnamon. Found in most habitats, even urban parks and gardens. Local subspecies of Pacific Kingfisher is larger, with a noticeably heavier, thicker bill and much cleaner white underparts. Flat-billed’s voice is a series of short, sharp “kik” notes.

分类信息

学名
Todiramphus recurvirostris
命名信息
Lafresnaye, 1842
Coraciiformes
Halcyonidae
Todiramphus

分布与栖息地

Flat-billed kingfishers are found on the islands of Upolu and Savai'i in lowland and coastal areas. They were found not found in upland forests above 1,200m, most likely because food items become increasingly scarce with increased elevation.

迁徙
Resident species

行为

Like other species of kingfishers, the flat-billed kingfisher eats a variety of different food sources. However, they appear to be somewhat reliant on large insects and reptiles as part of their diet.

保护状况

种群趋势
unknown

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