Biak Paradise Kingfisher
A species of Paradise Kingfishers Scientific name : Tanysiptera riedelii Genus : Paradise Kingfishers
Biak Paradise Kingfisher, A species of Paradise Kingfishers
Botanical name: Tanysiptera riedelii
Genus: Paradise Kingfishers
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The adult Biak paradise kingfisher is about 14 in (36 cm) including its long tail. The crown, nape and sides of the head as well as the upper parts are a bright glossy turquoise-blue. The rump and the basal parts of the rectrices are white and the underwings are black. The two central tail feathers are greatly elongated and have bare shafts which flare out at the tip into racket-like lobes. The bird's underparts are white and the long, stout bill is red. 
Size
37 cm
General Info
Distribution Area
The Biak paradise kingfisher is found only on the island of Biak in Indonesia. It seems that these birds originated from a few founding T. galatea birds which arrived on the island and became isolated from the mainland birds. These then underwent a "genetic revolution". There were no particular biotic factors involved, but there was sufficient variation among the founding birds to encourage speciation, and the assortment of genes that the birds received was later undisturbed by further inflow of alien genes.
Species Status
The Biak paradise kingfisher has a small range but is fairly common on the island where it lives. Its forest habitat is under threat from logging but there are large parts of the island that have not yet been harvested. It seems able to adapt to secondary growth forest but may be only present in areas with tall trees. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers it likely that the population trend is downwards and has assessed its conservation status as being "near-threatened".
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Kingfishers Genus
Paradise Kingfishers Species
Biak Paradise Kingfisher 
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