Japanese kingfisher

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage achieved after first molt
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call sharp whistles
gptkbp:color bright blue and orange
gptkbp:color_scheme blue back and orange underparts
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:black
long and pointed
iridescent feathers
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of good fortune
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
primarily fish
small fish and insects
gptkbp:distribution East Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_size about 2 cm
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dive for fish
hovering before diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Halcyon
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
wooded areas near water
gptkbp:habitat_preference near water bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Japanese kingfisher
gptkbp:hunting_technique sit-and-wait
gptkbp:incubation_period about 20 days
gptkbp:length approximately 25 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Kawasemi in Japanese
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory
gptkbp:nest_location above water
gptkbp:nest_material twigs and leaves
gptkbp:nesting April to July
about 10-15 eggs
gptkbp:nesting_site tree cavities
gptkbp:photography popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:predators larger birds
gptkbp:related_species Common kingfisher
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or pairs
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:species gptkb:Halcyon_coromanda
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Halcyon_coromanda_coromanda
gptkb:Halcyon_coromanda_japonica
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:blue
square tail
gptkbp:territory up to 1 km²
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:wing_configuration blue with black tips
pointed wings
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 40 cm
gptkbp:young altricial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alcedo_atthis_japonica
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7