Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher
Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher
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The Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher is a distinctive species with bright blue upperparts and a striking cinnamon band across its chest, contrasting with white underparts. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, including Timor, Wetar, and other smaller islands. It inhabits dry monsoon forests, eucalyptus woodlands, and coastal scrub.
How to spot
Look for its vivid blue back and the prominent cinnamon band. It typically perches quietly on exposed branches or stumps. Listen for its distinctive, often repeated, 'chee-wit' or 'chek-chek' calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings and late afternoons. It is a resident species, present year-round within its range.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, including Timor, Wetar, and other smaller islands. It inhabits dry monsoon forests, eucalyptus woodlands, and coastal scrub.
How to spot
Look for its vivid blue back and the prominent cinnamon band. It typically perches quietly on exposed branches or stumps. Listen for its distinctive, often repeated, 'chee-wit' or 'chek-chek' calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings and late afternoons. It is a resident species, present year-round within its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This kingfisher often hunts for insects and small invertebrates on the ground or from low vegetation, adapting its foraging strategy to the drier forest and scrubland environments of its island habitats.
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