Biak Paradise Kingfisher

Biak Paradise KingfisherThe Biak Paradise Kingfisher is found only on Biak Island, Indonesia. It has blue plumage and a long tail, and takes insects and spiders from the forest floor.What does it look like?Its blue plumage stands out, and its length is about 36–40 cm including the long tail feathers.How does it live?The Biak Paradise Kingfisher is found only on Biak Island, Indonesia. It has blue plumage and a long tail, and takes insects and spiders from the forest floor.It inhabits the lower canopy of secondary and swampy forest and is usually solitary. During breeding, males and females may be close to one another. It nests in termitaria and takes insects, crickets, and spiders from the forest floor.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.