Green-backed Kingfisher
Actenoides monachus
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The green-backed kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.
The green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.
Its natural habitat is dense tropical moist lowland forests up to 900 m elevation. It is threatened by habitat loss by deforestation.
The black-headed kingfisher was previously considered part of this species, but was elevated to species status in 2014.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Actenoides
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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6 illustrations of Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Lip Kee Yap from Singapore, Republic of Singapore (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Actenoides monachus, commonly known as the Green-backed Kingfisher, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- What family does Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher) belong to?
- Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher) combines these colours: Green and Brown.
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