Numfor Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera carolinae
The Numfor Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera carolinae) is a legendary kingfisher found only in Indonesia, weighing about 50 g. The Numfor paradise kingfisher, also known as the cobalt paradise kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Indonesian island of Numfor off the northwestern coast of New Guinea.
About the Numfor Paradise Kingfisher
The Numfor paradise kingfisher, also known as the cobalt paradise kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Indonesian island of Numfor off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. It is a common species, but the forests where it lives are being affected by logging and the IUCN has rated its conservation status as "near-threatened".
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How to identify it
The Numfor paradise kingfisher grows to a length of 34 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in) including its long tail. The sexes look alike and have purplish-blue upper parts and similarly coloured underparts, with the lower back, rump, vent region and tail being white. The iris is brown, the bill red and the legs and feet greenish-brown. The juvenile has duller purple-blue plumage with rufous and buff underparts, a white rump and blackish tail. The voice is said to be similar to the call of the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus).
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, July, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
- The Numfor paradise kingfisher grows to a length of 34 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in) including its long tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
- The Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see a Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
- The Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
- The Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher, the Little Paradise Kingfisher and the Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher.
- Is the Numfor Paradise Kingfisher endangered?
- The Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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