Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera ellioti) — Near Threatened Aves

Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher

Tanysiptera ellioti

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The Kofiau paradise kingfisher is a tree kingfisher belonging to the family Alcedinidae, subfamily Halcyoninae.

Fun Fact

This little-known bird is sometimes considered a subspecies of the common paradise kingfisher (T.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects and worms that it catches on the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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