Great-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis melanorhyncha
The Great-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis melanorhyncha) is a legendary kingfisher found only in Indonesia, weighing about 193 g. The great-billed kingfisher or black-billed kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae.
About the Great-billed Kingfisher
The great-billed kingfisher or black-billed kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae. It is endemic to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia. It can be found on the island of Sulawesi and in the Sula Archipelago.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Great-billed Kingfisher look like?
- The great-billed kingfisher or black-billed kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae.
- How big is a Great-billed Kingfisher?
- The Great-billed Kingfisher is a medium sized bird weighing about 193 g.
- Where can you see a Great-billed Kingfisher?
- The Great-billed Kingfisher is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Great-billed Kingfisher?
- The Great-billed Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Brown-winged Kingfisher and the Stork-billed Kingfisher.
- Is the Great-billed Kingfisher endangered?
- The Great-billed Kingfisher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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