About the Marquesan Kingfisher
The Marquesan kingfisher or Marquesas kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and predation by introduced species, and is currently classified as Critically endangered, with fewer than 500 individuals left in the wild.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus godeffroyi |
| Species Codes | markin2, MAKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marquesan Kingfisher belong to?
The Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Marquesan Kingfisher?
The Marquesan kingfisher or Marquesas kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and predation by introduced species, and is currently classified as Critically endangered, with fewer than 500 individuals left in the ...
Where can I report a Marquesan Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Marquesan Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code markin2, or on iNaturalist.
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