Blue-black kingfisher
The blue-black kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in New Guinea and offshore islands of Salawati, Batanta and Yapen. It is considered rare and declining with threats being logging of lowland swamp forests and declining water quality.Description
The blue-black kingfisher is 23 cm long and weighs 51–57 grams. It is primarily blue with black highlights. It also has a white throat and belly. Its rump is cerulean blue.
