About the New Britain Kingfisher
The white-mantled kingfisher or New Britain kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to New Britain off Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus albonotatus |
| Species Codes | nebkin1, WMKI, NBKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Kingfisher belong to?
The New Britain Kingfisher (Todiramphus albonotatus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Britain Kingfisher?
The New Britain Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Britain Kingfisher?
The white-mantled kingfisher or New Britain kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to New Britain off Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a New Britain Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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