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This is a [[Dictionary M-O#M|monotypic]]<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> species. | This is a [[Dictionary M-O#M|monotypic]]<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> species. | ||
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Lower forest canopy of rainforests. | Lower forest canopy of rainforests. | ||
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Altenative Names: Gaudichaud's Kookaburra, Rufous bellied Kookaburra, Rufous-bellied Giant Kingfisher
- Dacelo gaudichaud
Identification
28 cm. Male has blue tail-feathers while the female's are brownish. White bill, black cap, blue-tinged wings, and a pale rufous belly and tail feathers.
Distribution
Lowlands of New Guinea including Kolepom Island, Geelvink Bay islands of Yapen and Mios Num, Aru islands, west Papuan islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool, Heath Island in Milne Bay and North Moluccas (Gebe Island).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic[1] species.
Habitat
Lower forest canopy of rainforests.
Behaviour
It lives in pairs rather than family groups.
It nests in termitaria.
The diet includes insects and vertebrates.
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/
- Avibase
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved November 2015)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rufous-bellied Kookaburra. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rufous-bellied_Kookaburra
