Pacific Kingfisher

Todiramphus sacer

Pacific Kingfisher (Todiramphus sacer) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.

The Pacific Kingfisher (Todiramphus sacer) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania and Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 66.1 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Todiramphus
Species sacer

Where it lives

Southwestern Pacific

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

The Pacific Kingfisher (Todiramphus sacer) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania and Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AU, PO sw Pacific.

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

Pacific Kingfisher — Call

Recorded by Dominik Maximilián Ramík Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pacific Kingfisher?

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

Where does the Pacific Kingfisher live?

The Pacific Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania and Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AU, PO sw Pacific, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Pacific Kingfisher belong to?

The Pacific Kingfisher (Todiramphus sacer) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Pacific Kingfisher eat?

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

Does the Pacific Kingfisher migrate?

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

What sound does the Pacific Kingfisher make?

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