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Marquesas Kingfisher

Todiramphus godeffroyi

Critically Endangered
Wingspan
19.6 cm
Weight
45.0 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.6 cm 7.7 in
Weight 45.0 g 1.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Family Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Todiramphus
Species Todiramphus godeffroyi

Distribution

Marquesas Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Marquesas Kingfisher endangered?
The Marquesas Kingfisher has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Marquesas Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Marquesas Kingfisher?
The Marquesas Kingfisher has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Marquesas Kingfisher belong to?
The Marquesas Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.

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