Caridonax

White-rumped kingfisher

White-rumped kingfisher

Species of bird

The white-rumped kingfisher or glittering kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Caridonax.[2] It is endemic to Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.[1]

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Description

It is dark blue all over, except its underside and rump, which are white. It has a red bill and feet. Its eyes are dark brown.

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2016). "Caridonax fulgidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22683512A92988527. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22683512A92988527.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "ITIS Report: Caridonax". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
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