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Biak Paradise Kingfisher

Biak Paradise Kingfisher

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The Biak Paradise Kingfisher is a distinctive and beautiful species, known for its blue back, rufous underparts, and long tail streamers with white tips. It is endemic to the island of Biak.
Where to spot
Exclusively found on Biak Island, off the coast of New Guinea. It inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests, often in the understory and mid-story.
How to spot
Requires focused effort in its dense forest habitat. Look for its long tail streamers and distinctive coloration. Listen for its unique calls, which are often the best way to locate this elusive bird.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, generally more observable in the early morning or late afternoon. It is a resident species, present year-round.
File:Tanysiptera riedelii.jpg
File:Tanysiptera riedelii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like other paradise kingfishers, it excavates a nesting burrow in arboreal termite nests or rotten tree stumps, providing a secure and elevated home for its young.
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