
White-rumped Kingfisher
A species of White-rumped Kingfishers Scientific name : Caridonax fulgidus Genus : White-rumped Kingfishers
White-rumped Kingfisher, A species of White-rumped Kingfishers
Botanical name: Caridonax fulgidus
Genus: White-rumped Kingfishers
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Description

It is dark blue all over, except its underside and rump, which are white. It has a red bill and feet. Its eyes are dark brown.

Size
30 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
White-rumped Kingfisher predominantly consumes insects and their larvae, occasionally preying on small reptiles. Specific foraging behavior has yet to be documented, and unique dietary adaptations are not well noted.
Habitat
White-rumped Kingfisher predominantly resides in varied forest environments ranging from primary and tall secondary rainforests to monsoon and bamboo forests. These birds are also adaptable to disturbed or degraded woodlands, including isolated wooded areas, agricultural lands with wooded patches, and village outskirts featuring tall trees. They exhibit a strong preference for semi-evergreen forests that maintain foliage year-round.
Dite type
Aquatic invertebrate eater


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Kingfishers Genus
White-rumped Kingfishers Species
White-rumped Kingfisher