Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 19 - 23 cm
- Weight
- 30 - 50 g
- Diet
- Insects (beetles, flies, grasshoppers), Small reptiles and amphibians, Fruits and berries
Habitat
Tropical savannasWoodlandsCoastal areasWetlands
Behavior
- Perches on branches or wires, scanning for prey
- Dives into water or onto ground to catch prey
- Engages in social behavior, often found in pairs or small family groups
- Breeds in tree cavities or rock crevices, with females laying 2-4 eggs
- Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 24-28 days