White-rumped Kingfisher

Caridonax fulgidus

Least Concern

The White-rumped 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

White-rumped 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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