Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher
A species of Australo-pacific Kingfishers Scientific name : Todiramphus australasia Genus : Australo-pacific Kingfishers
Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher, A species of Australo-pacific Kingfishers
Botanical name: Todiramphus australasia
Genus: Australo-pacific Kingfishers
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The cinnamon-banded kingfisher (Todiramphus australasia) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in Indonesia and East Timor. It is endemic to the Lesser Sundas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
21 cm
Feeding Habits
Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher primarily feeds on insects and their larvae. It forages by perching at different forest levels, likely catching prey from the ground. This bird showcases a specialized foraging technique, avoiding competition by varying its hunting altitude.
Habitat
The cinnamon-banded Kingfisher predominantly inhabits areas with dense foliage, thriving mainly in primary and mature secondary forests that have a closed canopy. This species also adapts well to forest edges, monsoon woodlands, and open forests. Additionally, the cinnamon-banded Kingfisher can be found in village woodlands and cultivated lands that have groves of shade trees.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro