About the Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher
The Numfor paradise kingfisher, also known as the cobalt paradise kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Indonesian island of Numfor off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. It is a common species, but the forests where it lives are being affected by logging and the IUCN has rated its conservation status as "near-threatened".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Tanysiptera carolinae |
| Species Codes | nupkin1, NPKI, NUPK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher belong to?
The Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera carolinae) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher?
The Numfor paradise kingfisher, also known as the cobalt paradise kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher endemic to the Indonesian island of Numfor off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. It is a common species, but the forests where it lives are being affected by logging and the IUCN has rated its cons...
Where can I report a Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Numfor Paradise-Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nupkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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