Green-backed Kingfisher
Green-backed Kingfisher
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The Green-backed Kingfisher is a distinctive species with a largely green back, contrasting with a blue head and rufous belly. It is a forest-dwelling kingfisher endemic to Sulawesi.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands in Indonesia. It inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests, often near streams or damp areas.
How to spot
Look for its green back, which can be elusive among leaves. Patience is required, as it often perches motionless. Listen for its distinctive, resonant calls, which are frequently heard through the forest.
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.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands in Indonesia. It inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests, often near streams or damp areas.
How to spot
Look for its green back, which can be elusive among leaves. Patience is required, as it often perches motionless. Listen for its distinctive, resonant calls, which are frequently heard through the forest.
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.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This kingfisher is often found in the mid-story to lower canopy of dense rainforests, where its green plumage helps it blend in seamlessly with the surrounding foliage, making it surprisingly difficult to spot.
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