Great-billed Kingfisher
Great-billed Kingfisher
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The Great-billed Kingfisher is a large and striking kingfisher endemic to the Philippines and Sulawesi. It is notable for its exceptionally large, reddish bill, blue-green upperparts, and a pale rufous belly.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines and Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits coastal areas, mangroves, tidal creeks, and large rivers, typically in forested or well-vegetated regions.
How to spot
Look for its large size and impressive bill as it perches prominently on branches or snags over water. Listen for its loud, deep calls, which can echo through the mangroves. It often sits motionless before making a rapid dive.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during daylight hours, particularly during low tide for coastal foraging. Its loud calls are often heard.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines and Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits coastal areas, mangroves, tidal creeks, and large rivers, typically in forested or well-vegetated regions.
How to spot
Look for its large size and impressive bill as it perches prominently on branches or snags over water. Listen for its loud, deep calls, which can echo through the mangroves. It often sits motionless before making a rapid dive.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during daylight hours, particularly during low tide for coastal foraging. Its loud calls are often heard.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its massive bill is not just for show; it's a powerful tool used to catch large fish, crabs, and other aquatic prey, often by plunging into water from a high perch.
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