About the Guam Kingfisher
The Guam kingfisher, called sihek in Chamorro, is a species of kingfisher from the United States Territory of Guam. It is restricted to a captive breeding program following its extinction in the wild due primarily to predation by the introduced brown tree snake.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus cinnamominus |
| Species Codes | mickin1, GUKI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guam Kingfisher belong to?
The Guam Kingfisher (Todiramphus cinnamominus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Guam Kingfisher?
The Guam Kingfisher is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How can I identify the Guam Kingfisher?
The Guam kingfisher, called sihek in Chamorro, is a species of kingfisher from the United States Territory of Guam. It is restricted to a captive breeding program following its extinction in the wild due primarily to predation by the introduced brown tree snake....
Where can I report a Guam Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Guam Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mickin1, or on iNaturalist.
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