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Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis (Kuhl, 1820)
91 gWeight
The brown-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Philippines, where it is widely distributed.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Brown-breasted Kingfisher has been recorded at 47 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines454 records
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines413 records
- IRRI Staff Housing, Los BañosPhilippines194 records
More places
- Subic BayPhilippines184 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines149 records
- Caylabne Bay Resort, TernatePhilippines141 records
- Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism AreaPhilippines123 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines113 records
- Philippine Eagle Center, Davao CityPhilippines112 records
- Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines107 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 brown-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Philippines, where it is widely distributed. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range.
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Questions
How big is the Brown-breasted Kingfisher?
The Brown-breasted Kingfisher weighs around 91 g.
Where does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Brown-breasted Kingfisher?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Brown-breasted Kingfisher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Brown-breasted Kingfisher as Least Concern.
What does the Brown-breasted Kingfisher eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Brown-breasted Kingfisher in?
It belongs to the family Kingfishers (Alcedinidae), order Coraciiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 91 g
- Habitat
- Towns & farmland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 120 mm
- Tail
- 75 mm
- Bill
- 62 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Kingfishers Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Halcyon
Other birds in the genus Halcyon
Ruddy KingfisherHalcyon coromanda
White-throated KingfisherHalcyon smyrnensis
Javan KingfisherHalcyon cyanoventris
Chocolate-backed KingfisherHalcyon badia
Black-capped KingfisherHalcyon pileata
Grey-headed KingfisherHalcyon leucocephala
Brown-hooded KingfisherHalcyon albiventris
Striped KingfisherHalcyon chelicuti
Blue-breasted KingfisherHalcyon malimbica
Woodland KingfisherHalcyon senegalensis
Mangrove KingfisherHalcyon senegaloides
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