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)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 66.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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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
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.
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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