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Alcedo meninting
Basic stats
Diet
Small fish, aquatic invertebrates
Habitat
Shaded forest streams
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
4–6 eggs (typical for Alcedo)
Incubation period
About 18–20 days (typical for Alcedo)
Size
Small (16–17cm)
Wingspan
~24–26cm
Weight
~25–35g
A small, jewel-like kingfisher similar to the common kingfisher of other regions, with deep blue upperparts, an orange breast and a violet-blue ear patch.
Hunts small fish and aquatic invertebrates from a low perch over forest streams, favouring shaded, narrow waterways over open rivers.
