Sacred Kingfisher
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Scientific name: Todiramphus sanctus
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Call: loud 3-4 note call
Audio by: Sandra V. Valderrama
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References:
[1] Simpson, K., & Day, N. (1988). Field guide to the birds of Australia. London, UK: Christopher Helm.
Links:
The Internet Bird Collection: Photos, videos, and sounds
VIREO: Visual Resources for Ornithology
| Scientific name | Range |
|---|---|
| Todiramphus sanctus sanctus | Australia to Solomon Islands; winters to New Guinea |
| Todiramphus sanctus canacorum | New Caledonia and Isle of Pines |
| Todiramphus sanctus eximius | Fiji (Kandavu, Ono and Vanua Kula) |
| Todiramphus sanctus macmillani | Loyalty Islands |
| Todiramphus sanctus regina | Futuna (Wallis and Futuna, central Polynesia) |
| Todiramphus sanctus vagans | New Zealand, Norfolk, Lord Howe and Kermadec islands |
| Todiramphus sanctus vitiensis | Fiji (Ngau, Ovalau, Koro, Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni) |
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