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Forest-living kingfisher with a white belly and vibrant multi-tone blue wings and back.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyKingfishers
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, creek corridors, forest edge, and scattered tall perches near clearings or water.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by nick talbot
Range map
Range map
2117visible hotspots
91316visible records
4states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note bright white spot in front of the eyes that does not extend back over the eye. In flight shows diagnostic large white wing panels.
Behavior
Forest-living kingfisher with a white belly and vibrant multi-tone blue wings and back. Often perches prominently, including on powerlines and trees.
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