About the Vanuatu Kingfisher
The Vanuatu kingfisher or chestnut-bellied kingfisher is a medium-sized kingfisher found only on the islands of Espiritu Santo, Malo and Malakula in Vanuatu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus farquhari |
| Species Codes | chbkin1, VAKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vanuatu Kingfisher belong to?
The Vanuatu Kingfisher (Todiramphus farquhari) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Vanuatu Kingfisher?
The Vanuatu Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Vanuatu Kingfisher?
The Vanuatu kingfisher or chestnut-bellied kingfisher is a medium-sized kingfisher found only on the islands of Espiritu Santo, Malo and Malakula in Vanuatu....
Where can I report a Vanuatu Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Vanuatu Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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