White-bellied Kingfisher
Corythornis leucogaster
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Alcedinidae
White-bellied Kingfisher.
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Corythornis leucogaster
Category
birds
Family
Alcedinidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 14.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-bellied kingfisher in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 40%, below-surface aquatic foraging 40%, water-surface foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 50%; fish 50%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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