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Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera)

Brown-winged Kingfisher

Pelargopsis amauroptera

Near Threatened

Overview

The brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Its range extends along the north and eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal, covering Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. In India, it is primarily reported from the Sundarbans region, with records also found further south near Chilka.

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