Southern Silvery-Kingfisher

Ceyx argentatus

Least Concern

The Southern Silvery-Kingfisher is a kingfisher of the Philippine islands. 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

Southern Silvery-Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Philippine islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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