Rufous-lored Kingfisher

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Rufous-lored Kingfisher (<em>Todiramphus winchelli</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

Rufous-lored Kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Todiramphus; binomial: Todiramphus winchelli; authority: (Sharpe, 1877).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Winchell's Kingfisher Todiramphus winchelli to Rufous-lored Kingfisher to align with other major world bird lists.

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