Tree kingfisher in the context of "Halcyon (genus)"

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👉 Tree kingfisher in the context of Halcyon (genus)

Halcyon (/ˈhælkiən/) is a genus of the tree kingfishers, near passerine birds in the subfamily Halcyoninae.

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Tree kingfisher in the context of Paradise kingfisher

The paradise kingfishers (genus Tanysiptera) are a group of tree kingfishers endemic to New Guinea — with the exception of two species also present in the Moluccas and Queensland.

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Tree kingfisher in the context of Kookaburra

Kookaburras (pronounced /ˈkʊkəbʌrə/) are terrestrial tree kingfishers of the genus Dacelo native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28 and 47 cm (11 and 19 in) in length and weigh around 300 g (11 oz). The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, onomatopoeic of its call. The loud, distinctive call of the laughing kookaburra is widely used as a stock sound effect in situations that involve an Australian bush setting or tropical jungle, especially in older movies.

They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savannah, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees or near running water. Though they belong to the larger group known as "kingfishers", kookaburras are not closely associated with water.

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Tree kingfisher in the context of Yellow-billed kingfisher

The yellow-billed kingfisher (Syma torotoro) is a medium-sized tree kingfisher.

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Tree kingfisher in the context of Forest kingfisher

The forest kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii), also known as Macleay's or the blue kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly a blue and white bird. It is found in Indonesia, New Guinea and coastal eastern and Northern Australia. Like many other kingfishers, it hunts invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards.

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