The sombre kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to island of Halmahera, in North Maluku, Indonesia.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Alcedinidae |
| Subfamily: | Halcyoninae |
| Genus: | Todiramphus |
| Species: | T. funebris
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| Binomial name | |
| Todiramphus funebris Bonaparte, 1850
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Todirhamphus funebris Bonaparte, 1850 [orth. error] | |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
editThis is a relatively large kingfisher, measuring up to 28 cm (11 in). It has a piebald colouring with white belly and collar, and olive to black upper parts. The beak is dark. Its call is a slow 'ki-ki-ki'; it may also utter series of three loud wails.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe sombre kingfisher occurs only on Halmahera, where it inhabits primary forest (frequently close to clearings), swamp-forest, mature secondary woodland, and mangroves. It may visit cultivated areas such as plantations.[1]
Conservation
editThe species has been protected under Indonesian law since 1931 and benefits from several protected areas. However, it is currently classified as Least concern by the IUCN.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d BirdLife International. (2022). "Todiramphus funebris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T22683387A217398758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T22683387A217398758.en. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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