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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Alcedinidae

Mountain Kingfisher

Syma megarhyncha

Mountain Kingfisher · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
21–24 cm
Body Mass
56 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 69

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 69).

DEF 43

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 43).

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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: montane West-central to Northeastern (Huon Pen.) and Southeastern New Guinea Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Syma megarhyncha sellamontis

    montane Huon Pen. (ne New Guinea)

  • Syma megarhyncha megarhyncha

    montane wc to se New Guinea

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Syma megarhyncha

Which family does it belong to?

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: montane West-central to Northeastern (Huon Pen.) and Southeastern New Guinea

Sources & credits

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