Subfamily Halcyoninae Scientific name Tanysiptera danae Higher classification Paradise kingfisher | Family Alcedinidae Genus Tanysiptera Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Paradise kingfisher, Red‑breasted paradise kingfisher, Common paradise kingfisher, Kofiau paradise kingfisher, Biak paradise kingfisher | ||
The brown-headed paradise kingfisher (Tanysiptera danae), also known as the russet paradise kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Description
The brown-headed kingfisher looks similar to the buff-breasted paradise kingfisher except its head is entirely brown and lacks its white tail plumes.
References
Brown-headed paradise kingfisher Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA