Small Blue Kingfisher
A species of Eurasian River Kingfishers Scientific name : Alcedo coerulescens Genus : Eurasian River Kingfishers
Small Blue Kingfisher, A species of Eurasian River Kingfishers
Botanical name: Alcedo coerulescens
Genus: Eurasian River Kingfishers
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Description
The cerulean kingfisher is a small kingfisher with a length of 13 cm (5.1 in). The upperparts are a range of shades of blue with white lores and a prominent white patch on each side of the neck. The underparts are white with an azure-blue breast-band. The bill is blacking and the legs are dark brown. The female has duller and slightly greenish plumage and a narrower breast band. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Small Blue Kingfisher primarily feeds on aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish. It showcases unique hunting by perching low near water or mudflats and diving for prey or hovering above open waters before striking. These behaviors are tailored to its specialized diet.
Habitat
The small Blue Kingfisher is typically found in a variety of aquatic environments, ranging from freshwater streams, canals, and ponds, to brackish swamps, tidal estuaries, and mudflats. These birds are also commonly seen in mangrove ecosystems and man-made habitats such as fish ponds and flooded paddy fields, predominantly in lowland areas.
Dite type
Piscivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The cerulean kingfisher is found in Sumatra, Java, the Kangean Islands, Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa, all in Indonesia. It is a resident species that occurs in low-lying areas near streams, canals, flooded paddy-fields and tidal estuaries.
Scientific Classification
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