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Birds
Woodland kingfisher
Woodland kingfisher · Halcyon senegalensis
The woodland kingfisher captivates with its bright plumage and its role in nature.
Fact file
- Size
- Has a length of 23 cm
- Males and females
- Males and females are similar, but males usually have more vivid colours
- Sounds
- Vocalisations consist of characteristic trills
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on insects, small fish and amphibians
- Offspring
- Nests in tree cavities, where 2 to 5 eggs are laid
How to identify Woodland kingfisher
The woodland kingfisher has striking plumage in bright colours. Its head and chest are a vivid blue, while the underside and belly are cream coloured. The wings are greenish and form a strong contrast with the rest of the plumage.
With a body length of about 23 cm, it has a compact build and a characteristically short tail. Its long, sharp beak is particularly striking and perfectly suited to catching insects.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
- one place where you can see Woodland kingfisher
Where Woodland kingfisher live
South Africa
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