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Common Name

Shining Blue Kingfisher

Alternate Names

Common Type

Kingfisher

Order

Coraciiformes

Family

Alcedinidae

Genus

Alcedo

Species

quadribrachys

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Shining Blue Kinfisher Ghana,

Number of Sub-Species

Two Sub Species

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Prefers area with clear water and trees or shrubs on the bank.

Distribution and Range

Equitorial Africa

Food

Dives from a perch into the water to seize fish with its bill

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