Lazuli Kingfisher
NameLazuli Kingfisher
Common NameCerulean Kingfisher
Scientific NameAlcedo coerulescens
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe Cerulean Kingfisher has a dark purplish-blue crown and upperparts, contrasting with a clean white throat and breast. Its belly and flanks are a bright cerulean blue, and it possesses a black bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, sharp 'tseet' or 'chip' call, often emitted while in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range extends across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and various smaller islands in the region.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark blue crown and upperparts, white throat and breast, bright cerulean blue belly, black bill
Description
This small, vibrant kingfisher is characterized by its striking blue and white plumage. It typically perches low over water, patiently waiting before diving swiftly to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates.
