About the Mewing Kingfisher
The mewing kingfisher or Mangaia kingfisher, known locally as the tanga'eo, is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae, or kingfisher family. It is endemic to Mangaia in the Cook Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus ruficollaris |
| Species Codes | mankin1, MAKI, MEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mewing Kingfisher belong to?
The Mewing Kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Mewing Kingfisher?
The mewing kingfisher or Mangaia kingfisher, known locally as the tanga'eo, is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae, or kingfisher family. It is endemic to Mangaia in the Cook Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations....
Where can I report a Mewing Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Mewing Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mankin1, or on iNaturalist.
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