Islet Kingfisher

Todiramphus colonus

Islet Kingfisher (Todiramphus colonus) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.

The Islet Kingfisher (Todiramphus colonus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 66.1 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Todiramphus
Species colonus

Where it lives

Egum, Alcester, Bonvouloir and Louisiade Arch. (east of southeastern New Guinea)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 66.1 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Alcedinidae
Order: Coraciiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Islet Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Islet Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Islet Kingfisher (Todiramphus colonus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Egum, Alcester, Bonvouloir and Louisiade Arch. (e of se New Guinea).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 66.1 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 6.7 cm.

Songs & calls

Islet Kingfisher — Call

Recorded by John Dumbacher Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.5

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Islet Kingfisher?

The Islet Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 66.1 g.

Where does the Islet Kingfisher live?

The Islet Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Egum, Alcester, Bonvouloir and Louisiade Arch. (e of se New Guinea), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Islet Kingfisher belong to?

The Islet Kingfisher (Todiramphus colonus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Islet Kingfisher eat?

The Islet Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Islet Kingfisher migrate?

The Islet Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Islet Kingfisher make?

1 real field recording of the Islet Kingfisher — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.