Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesWoodlandCavity nestSmall · 47 g
About the Blue-and-white Kingfisher
The blue-and-white kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia. It can be found on the islands of Morotai, Ngelengele, Halmahera, Damar, Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Bacan, Obi and Obilatu.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Cinnamon-banded KingfisherTodiramphus australasiaThe cinnamon-banded kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Rufous-lored KingfisherTodiramphus winchelliThe rufous-lored kingfisher is about 25 cm (9.8 in) long.
Melanesian KingfisherTodiramphus tristramiThe Melanesian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
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