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Red-Backed Kingfisher

Todiramphus pyrrhopygius

Least Concern

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