Central QLD Coast Landcare Network

Kingfisher, Forest

Todiramphus macleayii


Medium-small tree kingfisher. Fairly common in open sclerophyll
forests and woodlands especially lowland areas near waterways. Nests mainly in
arboreal termite nests. Usually seen in pairs.
Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Alcedinidae
Information sources: The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al