About the Pohnpei Kingfisher
The Pohnpei kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Pohnpei. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Micronesian kingfisher.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus reichenbachii |
| Species Codes | mickin5, POKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pohnpei Kingfisher belong to?
The Pohnpei Kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pohnpei Kingfisher?
The Pohnpei Kingfisher is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pohnpei Kingfisher?
The Pohnpei kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Pohnpei. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Micronesian kingfisher....
Where can I report a Pohnpei Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Pohnpei Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mickin5, or on iNaturalist.
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