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Guam Kingfisher

Todiramphus cinnamominus

The Guam Kingfisher is a beautiful bird with bright blue and orange feathers. It is known for its loud call and loves to catch insects and small animals to eat.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Guam Kingfisher has striking cinnamon-orange underparts and a metallic blue-green back and wings. A bright white collar wraps around its neck, contrasting with its dark head and stout, dagger-like bill. Its vibrant plumage makes it stand out distinctly.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCoraciiformesFamilyAlcedinidaeGenusTodiramphus
Guam Kingfisher
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Guam Kingfisher

Category

Birds

Rarity

Epic

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each Guam Kingfisher has a unique leg band for easy identification.

It is extinct in the wild, living only in special zoos around the world!

Scientists hope to return these amazing birds to their wild home someday.

This bird is a champion insect hunter, even catching spiders and crabs!

Special abilities

Ability

Precision Predator

Guam Kingfisher has incredibly sharp eyesight that helps them spot tiny insects and lizards from high up in the trees.

Ability

Lightning Strike

Guam Kingfisher can quickly dive and snatch prey with its powerful, pointed beak, making it a super-fast hunter.

Ability

Vigilant Parent

Guam Kingfisher has a strong instinct to care for its young, often using tree cavities for safe nesting sites.

Measurements & details

Length
20-24 cm
Wingspan
30-35 cm
Weight
0.04-0.06 kg
Lifespan
8-10 years
Top Speed
30 km/h
Clutch Size
2-3
Incubation
21-23 days

Diet & Feeding

This kingfisher is a fierce hunter, mainly eating insects, spiders, and small lizards!

Primary Foods

  • crickets
  • grasshoppers
  • lizards
  • spiders
  • land snails
  • small crabs

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Brown Tree Snake

Boiga irregularis

This invasive snake was the primary cause of its extinction in the wild.

hunts

Field Cricket

Gryllus bimaculatus

A common insect prey that kingfishers actively hunt.

hunts

Littoral Skink

Emoia atrocostata

One of the small lizards it would have preyed upon in Guam.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Guam Kingfisher?

20-24 cm

What is Guam Kingfisher's wingspan?

30-35 cm

How much does Guam Kingfisher weigh?

0.04-0.06 kg

How long does Guam Kingfisher live?

8-10 years

How fast can Guam Kingfisher move?

30 km/h

What does Guam Kingfisher eat?

This kingfisher is a fierce hunter, mainly eating insects, spiders, and small lizards!

Where is Guam Kingfisher usually found?

Forests

How does Guam Kingfisher hunt?

Ambush

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