About the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher
The Sangihe lilac kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the genus Cittura, endemic to the lowlands of the Indonesian island of Sangihe. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Sulawesi lilac kingfisher, but was split as a distinct species by the IUCN Red List and BirdLife International in 2014, and the International Ornithological Congress and Clements followed suit in 2022.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Cittura sanghirensis |
| Species Codes | lickin1, SLKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher belong to?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher (Cittura sanghirensis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher?
The Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher?
The Sangihe lilac kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the genus Cittura, endemic to the lowlands of the Indonesian island of Sangihe. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Sulawesi lilac kingfisher, but was split as a distinct species by the IUCN Red List and BirdLife International i...
Where can I report a Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lickin1, or on iNaturalist.
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