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Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis
Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) — Kingfishers & Rollers of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 91.4 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 Halcyon
- Species gularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 91.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Arch.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 91.4 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 7.5 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 278,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Brown-breasted Kingfisher?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 91.4 g.
Where does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher live?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Arch.), where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher eat?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher migrate?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Brown-breasted 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 Brown-breasted Kingfisher's range?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 278,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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