About the Hook-billed Kingfisher
The hook-billed kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae that is resident in the lowland forested areas of New Guinea and some of the nearby islands. It is the only member of the genus Melidora.
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The hook-billed kingfisher is a large dumpy kingfisher with a length of 27 cm (11 in) and a weight of 85–110 g (3.0–3.9 oz). It has a long, white stripe below its eyes. Its underside is white. It has dull yellow feet. The call and song are mainly given at night. The most common call is a long whistle followed by a series of higher pitched short notes.
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Where the Hook-billed Kingfisher lives
When to see the Hook-billed Kingfisher
Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Javan Blue-banded KingfisherAlcedo euryzonaThe Javan blue-banded kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae.
Madagascar Pygmy KingfisherCorythornis madagascariensisThe Madagascar pygmy kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Papuan Dwarf KingfisherCeyx solitariusThe Papuan dwarf kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the western Papuan islands, New Guinea, Aru Islands and the D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago.
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