Banded Kingfisher
NameBanded Kingfisher
Common NameBanded Kingfisher
Scientific NameLacedo pulchella
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright blue crown, rufous-chestnut nape and underparts, and a black back with iridescent blue barring. The rump is bright blue, and the tail is barred black and blue. The bill is bright red with a dark tip. Females have a rufous crown and nape, and a black and rufous barred back.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, often repeated "ki-ki-ki-ki" or "tew-tew-tew" series, sometimes described as a trilling whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines (Palawan group).
Identifying Featuresbright blue crown (male), rufous underparts, black and blue barred back, bright red bill, forest habitat
Description
This strikingly colorful kingfisher is known for its vibrant plumage, featuring a bright blue crown, rufous underparts, and a black and blue banded back. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of dense forests, hunting insects and small vertebrates.
