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Halcyon coromanda
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, crabs, small vertebrates
Habitat
Forest, mangroves, forest edge
Range
East and Southeast Asia; partly migratory
Clutch size
3–5 eggs (typical for Halcyon)
Incubation period
About 18–20 days (typical for Halcyon)
Size
Medium (25–27cm)
Wingspan
~35–40cm
Weight
~65–95g
A striking reddish-orange kingfisher with a bright red bill, found in forest, mangroves and forest edge, some populations migratory through the region.
Hunts insects, crabs and small vertebrates, often away from open water, and is a distinctive and colourful sighting when encountered.
