Ultramarine Kingfisher

Todiramphus leucopygius

Least Concern

The Ultramarine Kingfisher is a kingfisher of the Marquesas 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

Ultramarine Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Marquesas Islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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