About the Society Kingfisher
The Society kingfisher or Tahiti kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus veneratus |
| Species Codes | tahkin1, SOKI, TAKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Society Kingfisher belong to?
The Society Kingfisher (Todiramphus veneratus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Society Kingfisher?
The Society Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Society Kingfisher?
The Society kingfisher or Tahiti kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Society Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Society Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tahkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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