Malagasy Kingfisher

Corythornis vintsioides

Least Concern

The Malagasy Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Madagascar. 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

Malagasy Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Madagascar

Population

≈ Unknown

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