Sacred Kingfisher

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Todiramphus; binomial: Todiramphus sanctus; authority: (Vigors & Horsfield, 1827).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia. Non-breeding range: to Indonesian Arch., New Guinea region, Bismarck Arch. and Solomon Is..

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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