Little Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera hydrocharis
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The little paradise-kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and southern New Guinea.
The little paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera hydrocharis) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
It is found in the Aru Islands and southern New Guinea.
Description
It is similar to the common paradise kingfisher, albeit smaller. The juvenile is grey-brown with buff undersides. Its short tail is blue.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Tanysiptera
- Conservation status
- Data deficient
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise 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 Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise Kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Tanysiptera hydrocharis, commonly known as the Little Paradise Kingfisher, in the «Data deficient» category. «Data deficient» means there is not enough information to assess its risk.
- What family does Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise Kingfisher) belong to?
- Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise Kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise Kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Tanysiptera hydrocharis (Little Paradise Kingfisher) combines these colours: Blue.
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