Glittering Kingfisher
Caridonax fulgidus
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The white-rumped kingfisher or glittering kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Caridonax. It is endemic to Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The white-rumped kingfisher or glittering kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Caridonax. It is endemic to Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Description
It is dark blue all over, except its underside and rump, which are white. It has a red bill and feet. Its eyes are dark brown.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Caridonax
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gould, HC Richter (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
Digital editions
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Caridonax fulgidus, commonly known as the Glittering Kingfisher, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) live?
- Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) belong to?
- Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Caridonax fulgidus (Glittering Kingfisher) combines these colours: Blue.
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