Common Name
Forest Kingfisher
Comment
Moderately common in open forest.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Local distribution
Common in open sclerophyll forests and woodlands with patchy or sparse understorey near water
Known location
Pimpama, Tallebudgera, Carbrook, Coomera, Elanora, Helensvale, Nerang, Pine Ridge CP, Numinbah Valle
Other locality
Moderately common in open forest; mainly a summer migrant.
General ecology
Open forest, riparian forest, swamps, mangroves, wooded farmland.
Specific ecology
Arboreal termite mounds for nesting. Appears to be confined to lowlands.
Habitat comment
Tolerant of some habitat disturbance, using fragmented bushland, sometimes close to housing.
