Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami)

Melanesian Kingfisher

Todiramphus tristrami

Overview

The Melanesian kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and the northwest and central Solomon Islands. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.

Habitat

The natural habitats of the Melanesian kingfisher are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations.

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