Scaly-breasted Kingfisher
NameScaly-breasted Kingfisher
Common NameScaly-breasted Kingfisher
Scientific NameActenoides princeps
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThis kingfisher features a dark blue (appearing almost black) crown and nape, contrasted by a rufous-orange collar around the hindneck. Its upperparts are dark brown to olive-brown, while the underparts are whitish or buffy with prominent dark brown or blackish scaling, giving it its common name. It possesses a large, stout bill with a dark upper mandible and a paler, yellowish lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of loud, ringing or trilling calls, often a repeated series of 'ki-ki-ki-ki' notes or a descending trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Scaly-breasted Kingfisher is endemic to the island of Sulawesi and some smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDark blue head, Rufous collar, Scaly pattern on breast and flanks, Large, stout bill, Forest-dwelling, often away from large water bodies
Description
The Scaly-breasted Kingfisher is a large, striking forest kingfisher known for its distinctive plumage. It is a shy bird, typically found perched quietly in the understory of dense rainforests, hunting for a variety of terrestrial prey.
