Great-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis melanorhyncha
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The great-billed kingfisher or black-billed kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae. It is endemic to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia. It can be found on the island of Sulawesi and in the Sula Archipelago.
The great-billed kingfisher or black-billed kingfisher (Pelargopsis melanorhyncha) is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae.
It is endemic to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia. It can be found on the island of Sulawesi and in the Sula Archipelago.
Subspecies
There are three recognized subspecies:
Pelargopsis melanorhyncha melanorhyncha which is found on the islands of Sulawesi, Bangka, Lembeh, Manadotua, Dodepo, Muna, Butung, Labuandata and in the Togian Islands.
Pelargopsis melanorhyncha dichrorhyncha which is found in the Banggai Islands.
Pelargopsis melanorhyncha eutreptorhyncha which is found in the Sula Islands on Taliabu, Seho, Mangole and Sanana.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Pelargopsis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed 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 Keulemans and Bowdler Sharpe (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Pelargopsis melanorhyncha, commonly known as the Great-billed Kingfisher, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) live?
- Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) belong to?
- Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Pelargopsis melanorhyncha (Great-billed Kingfisher) combines these colours: Black and Blue.
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