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Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae
Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) — Kingfishers & Rollers of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 43.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Alcedo
- Species peninsulae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 43.1 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Malaysian Blue-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 Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Myanmar, Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 43.1 g, with a wing length of about 8.1 cm and a tail of around 3.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.2 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is a small bird that weighs around 43.1 g.
Where does the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher live?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Myanmar, Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher eat?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher migrate?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher's range?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 1.2 million 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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