Mangaia Kingfisher
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Scientific name: Todiramphus ruficollaris
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Call: a characteristic two-note tanga-eeeoo, repeated 3-5 times in succession, a pair sometimes call alternately. Also represented as ki-wow.
Audio: All rights reserved © Natural Heritage Trust
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References:
[1] Fry, C. H., Fry, K., & Harris, A. (1992). Kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers: A handbook. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
[2] McCormack, G. (1997). The status of Cook Islands birds. World Birdwatch, 19(1), 13-16.
[3] Rowe, S., & Empson, R. (1996). Distribution and abundance of the Tanga'eo or Mangaia Kingfisher (Halcyon tuta ruficollaris). Notornis, 43(1), 35-42.
[4] Rowe, S., & Empson, R. (1996). Observations on the breeding behaviour of the Tanga'eo or Mangaia Kingfisher (Halcyon tuta ruficollaris). Notornis, 43(1), 43-43.
Links:
Cook Islands Biodiversity & Natural Heritage
| Scientific name | Range |
|---|---|
| Todiramphus ruficollaris | Mangroves of Mangaia I. (s Cook Islands) |
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