About the Blue-black Kingfisher
The blue-black kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. A medium-sized kingfisher of mangroves and forested streams in the lowlands. It is found in New Guinea and offshore islands of Salawati, Batanta and Yapen. It is considered rare and declining with threats being logging of lowland swamp forests and declining water quality.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus nigrocyaneus |
| Species Codes | blbkin3, BBKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-black Kingfisher belong to?
The Blue-black Kingfisher (Todiramphus nigrocyaneus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-black Kingfisher?
The Blue-black Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-black Kingfisher?
The blue-black kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. A medium-sized kingfisher of mangroves and forested streams in the lowlands. It is found in New Guinea and offshore islands of Salawati, Batanta and Yapen. It is considered rare and declining with threats being logging of lowl...
Where can I report a Blue-black Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-black Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbkin3, or on iNaturalist.
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