New Ireland Dwarf-Kingfisher Ceyx mulcatus

A small blue-and-orange kingfisher with an entirely black bill, ginger underparts, a white throat, and blue upperparts with a bright white neck spot. Found in dense mature forest habitats, often near streams and pools. No other dwarf-kingfisher shares its range. Told from Common Kingfisher by smaller size, pale-flecked blue parts, and frequent occurrence away from water. Call apparently nearly identical to that of other Melanesian dwarf-kingfishers: a high-pitched, weak repetitive whistle, often given in flight.