New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher

Ceyx mulcatus Rothschild & Hartert, EJO, 1914

21 gWeight

The New Ireland dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx mulcatus), is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to New Hanover Island, New Ireland and the Lihir Islands.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The New Ireland dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx mulcatus), is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to New Hanover Island, New Ireland and the Lihir Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher?

The New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher weighs around 21 g.

Where does the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland, Dyaul (=Djaul; south of western New Ireland) and Tabar and Lihir Islands (north of central New Ireland; northeastern Bismarck Archipelago).

Is the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher as Least Concern.

What does the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the New Ireland Dwarf Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 21 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 64 mm
Tail: 26 mm
Bill: 41 mm
Tarsus: 10 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland, Dyaul (=Djaul; south of western New Ireland) and Tabar and Lihir Islands (north of central New Ireland; northeastern Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2