Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
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The Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher is an elegant species, featuring iridescent blue upperparts, a buffy breast, and notably long white tail streamers. It inhabits rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Where to spot
Found in New Guinea and northeastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula). It inhabits lowland rainforests, monsoon forests, and gallery forests, often in the understory.
How to spot
Look for its long white tail streamers, which are distinctive. It often perches quietly in the understory, scanning for insects and small invertebrates. Listen for its mournful, whistling 'kow-kow' calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. In Australia, it's a breeding migrant (October-April). In New Guinea, it's present year-round. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in New Guinea and northeastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula). It inhabits lowland rainforests, monsoon forests, and gallery forests, often in the understory.
How to spot
Look for its long white tail streamers, which are distinctive. It often perches quietly in the understory, scanning for insects and small invertebrates. Listen for its mournful, whistling 'kow-kow' calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours. In Australia, it's a breeding migrant (October-April). In New Guinea, it's present year-round. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is a fascinating example of migration in kingfishers; Australian populations migrate to New Guinea for the non-breeding season, undertaking a significant trans-Torres Strait journey.
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