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Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher
Cittura sanghirensis
Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura sanghirensis) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura sanghirensis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 147 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Cittura
- Species sanghirensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 147 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura sanghirensis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sangihe and Siau (n of Sulawesi).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 147 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 9.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 672 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 147 g.
Where does the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher live?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sangihe and Siau (n of Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher belong to?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura sanghirensis) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher eat?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher migrate?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher's range?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 672 km².
Conservation
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