Data DeficientInvertebratesForestCavity nestSmall · 50 g
About the Little Paradise Kingfisher
The little paradise-kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and southern New Guinea.
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It is similar to the common paradise kingfisher, albeit smaller. The juvenile is grey-brown with buff undersides. Its short tail is blue.
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Where the Little Paradise Kingfisher lives
Regular range
When to see the Little Paradise Kingfisher
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Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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).
Kofiau Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera elliotiThe Kofiau paradise kingfisher is about 34 cm (13.4 in) long including its elongated tail feathers, reaching 10–11 cm (3.9–4.3 in).
Biak Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera riedeliiThe adult Biak paradise kingfisher is about 14 in (36 cm) including its long tail.
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