About the Torresian Kingfisher
The Torresian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and in Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, mangroves, and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus sordidus |
| Species Codes | colkin9, COKI, TOKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Torresian Kingfisher belong to?
The Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Torresian Kingfisher?
The Torresian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and in Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, mangroves, and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher....
Where can I report a Torresian Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Torresian Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colkin9, or on iNaturalist.
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