Bismarck Kingfisher

Ceyx websteri (Hartert, EJO, 1898)

61 gWeight

The Bismarck kingfisher (Ceyx websteri) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

Most records: Papua New Guinea

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Bismarck Kingfisher has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Kulu RiverPapua New Guinea4 records
Walindi Dive ResortPapua New Guinea3 records
Garu WMAPapua New Guinea2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Papua New Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bismarck kingfisher (Ceyx websteri) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the Bismarck Kingfisher?

The Bismarck Kingfisher weighs around 61 g.

Where does the Bismarck Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland, Lihir (north of central New Ireland), Umboi (west of New Britain) and New Britain (eastern Bismarck Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea.

Is the Bismarck Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bismarck Kingfisher as Vulnerable.

What does the Bismarck Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Bismarck Kingfisher in?

It belongs to the family Kingfishers (Alcedinidae), order Coraciiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 61 g
Habitat: Rivers & streams
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 89 mm
Tail: 40 mm
Bill: 53 mm
Tarsus: 12 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland, Lihir (north of central New Ireland), Umboi (west of New Britain) and New Britain (eastern Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2