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Indigo-banded Kingfisher
Ceyx cyanopectus
Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) — Kingfishers & Rollers of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 21.5 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 Ceyx
- Species cyanopectus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.5 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of rivers and riverside habitats, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family of the order Coraciiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon group, Mindoro and West Visayas (Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.5 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 2.5 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 111,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Indigo-banded Kingfisher?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher is a small bird that weighs around 21.5 g.
Where does the Indigo-banded Kingfisher live?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon group, Mindoro and West Visayas (Philippines), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Indigo-banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Indigo-banded Kingfisher eat?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Indigo-banded Kingfisher migrate?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Indigo-banded 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 Indigo-banded Kingfisher's range?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 111,000 km².
Conservation
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