Sangihe dwarf kingfisher
Ceyx sangirensis
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The Sangihe dwarf kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Sangihe Islands, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Sangihe dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx sangirensis) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is endemic to the Sangihe Islands, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Only six specimens are known, and it has not been definitively recorded since the 1870s, so it has been suggested to be probably extinct.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Ceyx
- Conservation status
- Critically endangered
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6 illustrations of Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf 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 John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Ceyx sangirensis, commonly known as the Sangihe dwarf kingfisher, in the «Critically endangered» category. «Critically endangered» is the highest threat level before extinction.
- What family does Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf kingfisher) belong to?
- Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Ceyx sangirensis (Sangihe dwarf kingfisher) combines these colours: Blue.
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