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Melanesian Kingfisher
Todiramphus tristrami
Least ConcernThe Melanesian Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Indo-Pacific coasts, mangroves, islands, and wooded edges. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Group
- Kingfishers
- Range
- Melanesian Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Indo-Pacific coasts, mangroves, islands, and wooded edges
- Population
- ≈ Unknown