Small Blue Kingfisher

Alcedo coerulescens

Least Concern

The Small Blue Kingfisher is a kingfisher of rivers, lakes, coasts, mangroves, forests, and wooded country across the species' range. 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

Small Blue Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in rivers, lakes, coasts, mangroves, forests, and wooded country across the species' range

Population

≈ Unknown

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