Rufous-collared Kingfisher
NameRufous-collared Kingfisher
Common NameRufous-collared Kingfisher
Scientific NameActenoides concretus
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue crown, a broad rufous collar, and dark blue back and wings. The underparts are rufous-orange, fading to paler buff on the belly. Females are similar but possess a green-blue crown. Both sexes feature a large, stout yellow bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of mournful, descending whistles or a repeated 'kew-kew-kew' call, often given from a perch within the forest understory.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Thailand and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesLarge yellow bill, Rufous collar, Dark blue crown (male) or green-blue crown (female), Blue wings and back, Rufous-orange underparts, Forest-dwelling
Description
This medium-sized, shy kingfisher inhabits dense tropical forests, often near streams. It is known for its striking plumage and terrestrial hunting habits, preying on a variety of invertebrates and small vertebrates.
