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Blue-black Kingfisher
Todiramphus nigrocyaneus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
18.4 cm
Weight
54.25 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Blue-black Kingfisher (Todiramphus nigrocyaneus) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.4 cm and a weight of 54.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 54.25 g | 1.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Todiramphus |
| Species | Todiramphus nigrocyaneus |
Distribution
Blue-black Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-black Kingfisher endangered?
The Blue-black Kingfisher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Blue-black Kingfisher?
The Blue-black Kingfisher has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 54.25 g.
What order and family does the Blue-black Kingfisher belong to?
The Blue-black Kingfisher (Todiramphus nigrocyaneus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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