Colonist Kingfisher

Todiramphus colonus

Least Concern

The Colonist Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Indo-Pacific coasts, mangroves, islands, and wooded edges. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.

Family

Alcedinidae

Group

Kingfishers

Range

Colonist Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Indo-Pacific coasts, mangroves, islands, and wooded edges

Population

≈ Unknown

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