Forest Kingfisher
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Scientific name: Todiramphus macleayii
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Call: A series of rapidly repeated notes, either a high pitched whistled krree-krree-krree or a 'machine gun' call; also harsh strident chatter near the nest.
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References:
[1] Chan, K. (2001). Partial migration in Australian landbirds: A review. Emu, 101(4), 281-292. doi: 10.1071/MU00034
[2] Simpson, K., & Day, N. (1988). Field guide to the birds of Australia. London, UK: Christopher Helm.
[3] Woinarski, J. C. Z., Brock, C., Armstrong, M., Hempel, C., Cheal, D., & Brennan, K. (2000). Bird distribution in riparian vegetation in the extensive natural landscape of Australia’s tropical savanna: a broad‐scale survey and analysis of a distributional data base. Journal of Biogeography, 27(4), 843-868. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2699.2000.00439.x
Links:
The Internet Bird Collection: Photos, videos, and sounds
VIREO: Visual Resources for Ornithology
| Scientific name | Range |
|---|---|
| Todiramphus macleayii macleayii | N Australia (n N Territory); winters to Sermata I. (Lesser Sundas) |
| Todiramphus macleayii elizabeth | E New Guinea |
| Todiramphus macleayii incinctus | E Queensland to NSW; winters to e New Guinea and Kai Is. |
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