Ceyx pusilla
Little Kingfisher
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Ceyx
Species
Ceyx pusilla
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
It has a rich blue back and head and a snowy white breast. It has a heavy bill and has a short tail. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 11 cm to 13 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in open forest, woodland, swamps and mangroves in Australia (northern Queensland and north Northern Territory), Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. (Wikipedia)
Behaviour
The Little Kingfisher will make a small burrow on the bank of a river during the mating season (October - March in Australia) and will lay 5-7 glossy white eggs at the end of the burrow. (Wikipedia)
