Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher
NameSulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher
Common NameSulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher
Scientific NameCeyx fallax
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking bright red bill, rufous-orange underparts, and a darker rufous-brown back and wings. The crown and nape are a distinctive purplish-blue, contrasting with a small white patch on the throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some of its smaller satellite islands (such as Muna and Buton) in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright red bill, rufous-orange plumage, purplish-blue crown, white throat patch
Description
The Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher is a tiny, brightly colored forest kingfisher endemic to Sulawesi. It typically perches quietly in the understory of dense forests, often near streams, before darting out to catch prey.
