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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Alcedinidae

Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher

Tanysiptera nigriceps

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
35–48 cm
Body Mass
49.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 128

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 128).

DEF 80

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 80).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: New Britain group (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Tanysiptera nigriceps leucura

    Umboi (w of New Britain, sc Bismarck Arch.)

  • Tanysiptera nigriceps nigriceps

    New Britain and Duke of York Is. (se Bismarck Arch.)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Tanysiptera nigriceps

Which family does it belong to?

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: New Britain group (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.)

Sources & credits

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