Guam Kingfisher

Overview

Guam Kingfisher (Todiramphus cinnamominus) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Todiramphus; binomial: Todiramphus cinnamominus; authority: (Swainson, 1821).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name from Micronesian Kingfisher to Guam Kingfisher after splits of Rusty-capped Kingfisher and Pohnpei Kingfisher. Treat as monotypic. Includes previously accepted, extinct race miyakoensis, known only from a single, damaged specimen purportedly from Miyako-Jima, Ryukyu Is., Japan, now regarded as doubtfully valid (Hume 2012; Woodall & Kirwan 2020).