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| − | # | + | ;[[:Category:Ceyx|Ceyx]] gentianus |
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | A very tiny kingfisher measuring only 11-13 cm. Sexes are alike. | ||
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | Makira ([[Solomon Islands]]). | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
| + | Formerly included in [[Variable Dwarf Kingfisher]]. | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | As most of the kingfisher species this bird is solitary and often more heard than seen near streams and rivers thus the nest is a hole dug in the banks. | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects captured in flight, spiders and crickets. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug15}}#{{Ref-GillDonsker15V5.4}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{GSearch|Ceyx+gentianus}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Ceyx]] [[Category: Missing Images]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 28 October 2015
- Ceyx gentianus
Identification
A very tiny kingfisher measuring only 11-13 cm. Sexes are alike.
Distribution
Makira (Solomon Islands).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly included in Variable Dwarf Kingfisher.
Habitat
As most of the kingfisher species this bird is solitary and often more heard than seen near streams and rivers thus the nest is a hole dug in the banks.
Behaviour
Feeds on insects captured in flight, spiders and crickets.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2015. IOC World Bird Names (version 5.4). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Makira Dwarf Kingfisher. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Makira_Dwarf_Kingfisher
