Waterbirds
Least Concern
The buff-breasted paradise kingfisher is a bird in the tree kingfisher subfamily, Halcyoninae. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. It migrates in November from New Guinea to its breeding grounds in the rainforest of North Queensland, Australia. Like all paradise kingfishers, this bird has colourful plumage with a red bill, buff breast and distinctive long tail streamers.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher. Sightings recorded in 64 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
View all parks for Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher →
Best Safari Destinations
Loading safari destinations...
Ready to see Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher in the wild?
Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.