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The brown-headed kingfisher is 23 cm (9.1 in) in length excluding the streamers which are up to 9 cm (3.5 in). They weigh between 37 and 50 grams. The sexes are alike. The head, mantle and scapulars are a warm rufous-brown. The rump, breast and belly are pink-red. The flight feathers are black and the greater coverts are bright blue. The tail is dark purplish blue, the bill is red and the legs and feet are pink or orange.
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When to see the Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
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Where to see the Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
The brown-headed paradise kingfisher, also known as the russet paradise kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the lowland forest in the Bird's Tail Peninsula. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Like all paradise kingfishers this bird has colourful plumage with a red bill and distinctive long tail streamers. No subspecies are distinguished.
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Easily confused with
Red-breasted Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera nymphaThe red-breasted paradise kingfisher or fairy paradise kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Biak Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera riedeliiThe adult Biak paradise kingfisher is about 14 in (36 cm) including its long tail.
Black-capped Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera nigricepsThe black-capped paradise kingfisher is 35–48 cm (14–19 in) in overall length including the tail streamers and weighs from 43 to 74 g (1.5 to 2.6 oz).
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