Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher
NameSangihe Lilac Kingfisher
Common NameSangihe Lilac Kingfisher
Scientific NameCittura sanghirensis
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright red bill, a black mask extending through the eye, and a white supercilium. The crown and nape are a distinctive lilac-purple, contrasting with rufous-brown upperparts and underparts. Blue patches are visible on the wings.
Vocalization / CallKnown to have a series of sharp, repeated calls, often described as a 'ki-ki-ki' or 'kik-kik-kik' sound.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbright red bill, lilac-purple crown and nape, black eye mask, rufous-brown body, blue wing patches, endemic to Sangihe Island
Description
This striking kingfisher is characterized by its vibrant plumage, featuring a prominent red bill and a mix of lilac, rufous, and blue. It is an elusive forest-dwelling bird, typically found perching quietly in the understory, hunting for invertebrates.
