About the Palau Kingfisher
The rusty-capped kingfisher or Palau kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Palau. The natural habitat of this species is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Micronesian kingfisher.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus pelewensis |
| Species Codes | mickin4, RCKI, PAKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palau Kingfisher belong to?
The Palau Kingfisher (Todiramphus pelewensis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palau Kingfisher?
The Palau Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Palau Kingfisher?
The rusty-capped kingfisher or Palau kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Palau. The natural habitat of this species is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Micronesian kingfisher....
Where can I report a Palau Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Palau Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mickin4, or on iNaturalist.
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