Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher

Tanysiptera sylvia

The Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher is a stunning bird found in the forests of New Guinea and nearby islands. It belongs to the family Alcedinidae and is known for its vibrant plumage and long, pointed bill. This species primarily feeds on insects and small reptiles, often hunting from a low perch before diving to catch its prey. The Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher is known for its distinctive call, a series of high-pitched whistles. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and hunting, this species faces conservation challenges.

Habitat: Forest and woodland

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Port Moresby 6-Day Short Birding Tour with Daniel Wakra
Port Moresby 6-Day Short Birding Tour with Daniel Wakra
Papua New Guinea / Port Moresby Private tour 6 days | 0h

A 6-day Port Moresby-area short birding tour for first-time Papua New Guinea birders, including birds-of-paradise, kingfishers and bowerbird...

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Bird-of-Paradise Photography Tour in Papua New Guinea
Bird-of-Paradise Photography Tour in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea Private tour 19 days | 0h

A 19-day Papua New Guinea bird photography tour across multiple birding hotspots, focused on birds-of-paradise and other PNG specialties....

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New Guinea Specialties Birding Tour: Manus, Wasu, Alotau and Varirata
New Guinea Specialties Birding Tour: Manus, Wasu, Alotau and Varirata
Papua New Guinea / Manus / Alotau / Varirata Private tour 18 days | 0h

An 18-day New Guinea specialties route through Manus Island, Wasu, Alotau/Ferguson Island and Varirata....

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Papua New Guinea Remote Birding Tour: Islands and Bismarck Sea
Papua New Guinea Remote Birding Tour: Islands and Bismarck Sea
Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea Islands Private tour 24 days | 0h

A 24-day remote PNG birding tour for endemic species and island specialties around New Guinea and the Bismarck Sea....

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Papua New Guinea 14-Day Birding Adventures in Paradise
Papua New Guinea 14-Day Birding Adventures in Paradise
Papua New Guinea / Tari / Mt Hagen / Keki Private tour 14 days | 0h

A 14-day PNG birding route through Tari, Mt. Hagen, Keki and Port Moresby with Daniel Wakra....

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Papua New Guinea 19-Day Bird Watching Adventure with Daniel Wakra
Papua New Guinea 19-Day Bird Watching Adventure with Daniel Wakra
Papua New Guinea / Tari / Kiunga / Port Moresby Private tour 19 days | 0h

A 19-day Papua New Guinea birding route linking Tari, Mt. Hagen, Kiunga, Tabubil and Port Moresby with Daniel Wakra....

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