Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher

Cittura cyanotis

Vulnerable

The Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Sulawesi and nearby 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

Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Sulawesi and nearby islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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