Rufous-collared Kingfisher
Actenoides concretus
The Rufous-collared Kingfisher (Actenoides concretus) is a rare kingfisher found in 4 countries, weighing about 73 g. The rufous-collared kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
About the Rufous-collared Kingfisher
The rufous-collared kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rufous-collared Kingfisher look like?
- The rufous-collared kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
- How big is a Rufous-collared Kingfisher?
- The Rufous-collared Kingfisher is a medium sized bird weighing about 73 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-collared Kingfisher?
- The Rufous-collared Kingfisher occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-collared Kingfisher?
- The Rufous-collared Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Spotted Wood Kingfisher, the Green-backed Kingfisher and the Blue-capped Kingfisher.
- Is the Rufous-collared Kingfisher endangered?
- The Rufous-collared Kingfisher is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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