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Rusty-capped Kingfisher
Todiramphus pelewensis
Rusty-capped Kingfisher (Todiramphus pelewensis) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher (Todiramphus pelewensis) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 62.2 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 Todiramphus
- Species pelewensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 62.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher (Todiramphus pelewensis) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family, part of the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Palau (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 62.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.4 cm and a tail of around 7.1 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 445 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rusty-capped Kingfisher?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 62.2 g.
Where does the Rusty-capped Kingfisher live?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Palau (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Rusty-capped Kingfisher belong to?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher (Todiramphus pelewensis) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Rusty-capped Kingfisher eat?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rusty-capped Kingfisher migrate?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rusty-capped 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 Rusty-capped Kingfisher's range?
The Rusty-capped Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 445 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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