Common Paradise Kingfisher

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Common Paradise Kingfisher (<em>Tanysiptera galatea</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

Common Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera galatea) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tanysiptera; binomial: Tanysiptera galatea; authority: Gray, GR, 1859.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Tanysiptera galatea to Common Paradise Kingfisher (Gregory 2009).

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