Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
NameBuff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Common NameBuff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Scientific NameTanysiptera sylvia
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsFeatures a brilliant blue crown, a black mask extending through the eye, a bright red bill, and a buff-orange breast and belly. Its back and wings are dark blue, contrasting with white underparts and a very long, white central tail streamer.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, trilling or whistling notes, often described as 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kree-kree-kree'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in New Guinea and adjacent islands, migrating to northeastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula and adjacent areas of Queensland) during the non-breeding season.
Identifying FeaturesLong white tail streamers, Bright red bill, Blue crown and back, Buff-orange breast, Black eye mask
Description
This strikingly colored kingfisher is known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive long white tail streamers. It typically perches quietly in the understory of tropical forests, darting out to catch its invertebrate prey.
