Ultramarine Kingfisher
NameUltramarine Kingfisher
Common NameUltramarine Kingfisher
Scientific NameTodiramphus leucopygius
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdults have glossy dark blue upperparts, including wings and tail. The head is black with a broad white collar extending from the nape. Underparts are white, often with a rufous patch on the flanks. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp 'kek' or 'chit' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago in the South Pacific.
Identifying Featuresdark blue upperparts, black head, broad white collar, white underparts, rufous flank patch, dark bill, small size
Description
A small, striking kingfisher endemic to the Solomon Islands, characterized by its glossy dark blue upperparts, black head, and broad white collar. It typically perches quietly in the forest understory, often near streams, hunting insects.
