Mariana Kingfisher

Todiramphus albicilla

Mariana Kingfisher (Todiramphus albicilla) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Mariana Kingfisher (Todiramphus albicilla) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 66.1 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Todiramphus
Species albicilla

Where it lives

Northern Mariana Is. (western Micronesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

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

The Mariana Kingfisher (Todiramphus albicilla) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family, part of the order Coraciiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Northern Mariana Is. (w Micronesia).

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

Mariana Kingfisher — Call

Recorded by James Bradley Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.5

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mariana Kingfisher?

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

Where does the Mariana Kingfisher live?

The Mariana Kingfisher is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Northern Mariana Is. (w Micronesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Mariana Kingfisher belong to?

The Mariana Kingfisher (Todiramphus albicilla) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Mariana Kingfisher eat?

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

Does the Mariana Kingfisher migrate?

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

What sound does the Mariana Kingfisher make?

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