About Syma torotoro R.Lesson, 1827
The yellow-billed kingfisher (Syma torotoro R.Lesson, 1827) measures 20 cm (7.9 in) in length, has a wingspan of 29 cm (11 in), and weighs 30–50 g (1.1–1.8 oz). Its orange coloration and yellow bill are distinctive features. It has an orange head and neck, with a black patch on the nape and a white throat. Adult females also have a black patch on the crown. The upper mantle is blackish, and this color grades to olive green on the back, blue-green on the rump, and blue on the tail. The upperwing is dull green-blue with dark olive-black flight feathers. The underparts are pale orange-grey. Adult yellow-billed kingfishers have an orange-yellow bill, while juveniles have a dark grey bill. This species is widespread across lowland New Guinea and its adjacent islands, with its range extending to northern Cape York Peninsula in Australia. It inhabits rainforest, monsoon forest, and areas along forest edges.
