
Blue-banded Kingfisher
A species of Eurasian River Kingfishers Scientific name : Alcedo euryzona Genus : Eurasian River Kingfishers
Blue-banded Kingfisher, A species of Eurasian River Kingfishers
Botanical name: Alcedo euryzona
Genus: Eurasian River Kingfishers
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Description

The blue-banded kingfisher (Alcedo euryzona), is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and rivers.

Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The blue-banded Kingfisher predominantly resides along rocky, flowing streams and rivers nestled within evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It favors mid-sized, secluded, permanent streams with slow-moving waters. These habitats are typically surrounded by dense primary and tall secondary forest vegetation, providing natural tree-covered banks essential for its ecological niche.
Dite type
Piscivorous


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