Rufous-collared Kingfisher (Actenoides concretus)
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Rufous-collared Kingfisher

Actenoides concretus (Temminck, 1825)

22–26 cmLength74 gWeight

The rufous-collared kingfisher (Actenoides concretus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-collared Kingfisher has been recorded at 71 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia444 records
  2. Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia390 records
  3. Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand241 records
More places
  1. Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia146 records
  2. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia104 records
  3. Sungai Congkak Recreational ForestMalaysia95 records
  4. Earth Lodge, Ulu MudaMalaysia92 records
  5. Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia77 records
  6. Taman Nasional Way KambasIndonesia69 records
  7. Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – BalaThailand68 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaThailandIndonesiaBrunei

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 rufous-collared kingfisher (Actenoides concretus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-collared Kingfisher?

The Rufous-collared Kingfisher is about 22–26 cm long and weighs around 74 g.

Where does the Rufous-collared Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-collared Kingfisher?

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

Is the Rufous-collared Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-collared Kingfisher as Near Threatened.

What does the Rufous-collared Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-collared Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Length
22–26 cm
Weight
74 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
111 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
49 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Actenoides

Other birds in the genus Actenoides

Green-backed KingfisherGreen-backed KingfisherActenoides monachusScaly-breasted KingfisherScaly-breasted KingfisherActenoides princepsMoustached KingfisherMoustached KingfisherActenoides bougainvilleiSpotted Wood KingfisherSpotted Wood KingfisherActenoides lindsayiBlue-capped KingfisherBlue-capped KingfisherActenoides hombroniHook-billed KingfisherHook-billed KingfisherMelidora macrorrhinaBanded KingfisherBanded KingfisherLacedo pulchellaCommon Paradise KingfisherCommon Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera galateaKofiau Paradise KingfisherKofiau Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera elliotiBiak Paradise KingfisherBiak Paradise KingfisherTanysiptera riedelii
Rufous-collared Kingfisher

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