Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher

Alcedo peninsulae

Near Threatened

The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is a kingfisher of the Malay Peninsula and adjacent lowland forests. 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

Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Malay Peninsula and adjacent lowland forests

Population

≈ Unknown

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