Species: Halcyon pileata
English Name: Black-capped Kingfisher
Chinese Name: 藍翡翠
Family: Alcedinidae
Description:
The Black-capped Kingfisher has 28-30 cm in length. The stout bill, legs and feet are red. Adult have a black head, white collar, throat and breast, rufous underparts and blue on the back and tail. Wings are blue, black and white. Is occurs in Macau as a winter visitor.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.