Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesForestCavity nestMedium · 93 g
About the Spotted Wood Kingfisher
The spotted wood kingfisher or spotted kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Negros and Panay where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous-collared KingfisherActenoides concretusThe rufous-collared kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Green-backed KingfisherActenoides monachusThe 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.
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.
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