Melanesian Kingfisher

Todiramphus tristrami

Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.

The Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) 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 tristrami

Where it lives

Bismarck Arch. and northwestern, central Solomon Is.

Australia & Oceania

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

The Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) belongs to the Alcedinidae family of the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bismarck Arch. and nw, c Solomon Is.

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

Melanesian Kingfisher — Call

Recorded by Phil Gregory Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Melanesian Kingfisher?

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

Where does the Melanesian Kingfisher live?

The Melanesian Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bismarck Arch. and nw, c Solomon Is, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Melanesian Kingfisher belong to?

The Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Melanesian Kingfisher eat?

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

Does the Melanesian Kingfisher migrate?

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

What sound does the Melanesian Kingfisher make?

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