Sacred Kingfisher
Todiramphus sanctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="todiramphus-sanctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.3 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 45.0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Todiramphus |
| Species | Todiramphus sanctus |
Distribution
Sacred Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family