Not EvaluatedRareEndemicInvertebratesForestCavity nestMedium · 106 g
About the Green-backed Kingfisher
The green-backed kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.
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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
Blue-capped KingfisherActenoides hombroniThe blue-capped kingfisher, also known as Hombron's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to the Philippines and found only on Mindanao.
Scaly-breasted KingfisherActenoides princepsThe adult scaly-breasted kingfisher measures about 24 cm (9 in) in length.
Spotted Wood KingfisherActenoides lindsayiThe spotted wood kingfisher or spotted kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
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