Idol reads

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Idol reads
Idol (Todiramphus sanctus)

Idol ( Todiramphus sanctus )

Systematics
Order : Rockers (Coraciiformes)
Family : Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Subfamily : Lieste (Halcyoninae)
Genre : Todiramphus ( Todiramphus )
Type : Idol reads
Scientific name
Todiramphus sanctus
( Vigors & Horsfield , 1827)
Idol, Wonga, Queensland
Idol, Brisbane, Australia
Götzenliest, New Zealand

The idol ( Todiramphus sanctus ) is a species of kingfishers that lives in Australia, New Zealand and the western Pacific region . In Australia it is the most common species of small kingfishers, which is only absent in the Australian deserts and in the interior of the rainforests. It is a migratory bird in large parts of its range.

The IUCN classifies the inventory of the Götzenliest as safe ( least concern ).

features

The idol is 19–23 cm long and weighs 65 g. The plumage is turquoise-blue on the back, on the crown, on the wings and on the tail, on the chest and on the belly white and on the neck is cream-colored. The bird has a wide, dark stripe of eyes. Except in the mating season, the bird lives alone.

Possible confusion

A number of kingfishers can be found in the range of the Götzenliest. Due to the cream-colored stripe on the neck, however, it is easy to distinguish from most other species. It shares this characteristic only with the Haubenliest and the Rotbürzelliest . The collar read is much larger and has a much stronger beak. Several subspecies of the Halsbandliest are also white on the underside of the body and not ocher or isabel-colored like the Götzenliest.

Occurrence

The idol lives in melaleuca , mangrove and eucalyptus forests in Australia , New Guinea , Tasmania , New Zealand and New Caledonia . In the southern winter the species migrates a little north. However, some individuals are resident birds. Some of the kingfishers regularly overwinter in the mangrove swamps near Sydney. Occasionally they reach Borneo during their move . They can also be found as wanderers on Bangka and in the east of Sumatra . Some of your hikes lead very far. An idol ring ringed in New South Wales, Australia, was found 2700 kilometers further north on the Trobriand Islands . Hikes of up to 4000 kilometers are believed to be possible.

The idol read is a widespread and common kingfisher in Australia. It occurs wherever summer rains exceed 50 milliliters of precipitation. Its height distribution extends up to 1800 meters. As wintering areas they prefer areas with very sparse trees and short grass growth. They are often found at the edges of forests and roadsides when they lead through forest.

The habitat in New Zealand is very similar to that in Australia. However, they are permanent resident birds here, which only move to lower altitudes in the winter months.

food

The idol hunt mostly on land and rarely in water. It feeds on reptiles, mainly lizards, large insects and their larvae, shellfish and rarely fish. Small mammals and birds are not spurned either.

Reproduction

The Götzenliest breeds mainly from September to December, if the conditions are good, occasionally until March. It is usually incubated twice a year. Both partners dig the brood cavity either in a termite mound, in a hollow branch or in a sandbar, incubate the three to six eggs and care for the young. The young that hatch after 18 days leave the nest after another 26 days.

literature

Web links

Commons : Götzenliest  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Single receipts

  1. ^ Strahan: Cuckoos, Nightbirds & Kingfishers of Australia . P. 150.
  2. ↑ Todiramphus sanctus in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016.1. Posted by: BirdLife International, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  3. ^ C. Hilary Fry, Kathie Fry, Alan Harris: Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, & Rollers . P. 185.
  4. ↑ a b c d C. Hilary Fry, Kathie Fry, Alan Harris: Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, & Rollers . P. 186.
  5. ^ C. Hilary Fry, Kathie Fry, Alan Harris: Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, & Rollers . P. 187.