Melanesian Kingfisher

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Melanesian Kingfisher (<em>Todiramphus tristrami</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Todiramphus; binomial: Todiramphus tristrami; authority: (Layard, EL, 1880).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

See Andersen et al. (2015); Clements et al. (2015).

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