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Lacedo pulchella
Also known as: Black-faced Kingfisher
Basic stats
Diet
Large insects, small vertebrates
Habitat
Forest interior
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs (typical for forest kingfishers)
Incubation period
About 21–22 days (typical for forest kingfishers)
Size
Small-medium (20–22cm)
Wingspan
~28–32cm
Weight
~55–70g
A forest kingfisher with fine dark barring across the body, males showing a blue crown, found in the forest interior rather than along open water.
Hunts large insects and small vertebrates from a still perch in the understorey to mid-storey, generally quiet and easily overlooked despite bold patterning.
