Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus)
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Green-backed Kingfisher

Actenoides monachus (Bonaparte, 1850)

150 gWeight

The green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh.

Busiest months: July–September · Most records: Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–September · Most records: Indonesia

Green-backed Kingfisher has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tangkoko Batuangus NR – Forest andIndonesia950 records
  2. Dumoga-Bone (Bogani Nani Wartabone) NP – TambunIndonesia99 records
  3. Dumoga-Bone (Bogani Nani Wartabone) NP – TorautIndonesia25 records
More places
  1. Tangkoko Batuangas NR – overlookIndonesia15 records
  2. Gunung MahawuIndonesia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.

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Questions

How big is the Green-backed Kingfisher?

The Green-backed Kingfisher weighs around 150 g.

Where does the Green-backed Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sulawesi. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Green-backed Kingfisher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and September (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Green-backed Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Green-backed Kingfisher as Near Threatened.

What does the Green-backed Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Green-backed Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Weight
150 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
143 mm
Tail
113 mm
Bill
54 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Sulawesi

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Actenoides

Other birds in the genus Actenoides

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Green-backed Kingfisher

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