Northern Silvery Kingfisher (Ceyx flumenicola)
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Northern Silvery Kingfisher

Ceyx flumenicola Steere, 1890

18 gWeight

The northern silvery kingfisher (Ceyx flumenicola) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Philippines being found in the Visayas on the islands of Bohol, Leyte and Samar.

Busiest months: February and April · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines245 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 northern silvery kingfisher (Ceyx flumenicola) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Philippines being found in the Visayas on the islands of Bohol, Leyte and Samar. This species and the southern silvery kingfisher, which is found on Mindanao, were formerly considered conspecific and called the silvery kingfisher. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, streams and rivers.

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Questions

How big is the Northern Silvery Kingfisher?

The Northern Silvery Kingfisher weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Northern Silvery Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Bohol, Leyte and Samar (east-central Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Northern Silvery Kingfisher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and April (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Northern Silvery Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Northern Silvery Kingfisher as Near Threatened.

What does the Northern Silvery Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Northern Silvery Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Weight
18 g
Habitat
Rivers & streams
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
23 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
9 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Bohol, Leyte and Samar (east-central Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Ceyx

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Northern Silvery Kingfisher

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