Mariana Kingfisher
Todiramphus albicilla
The Mariana Kingfisher (Todiramphus albicilla) is a rare kingfisher found only in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Mariana kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
About the Mariana Kingfisher
The Mariana kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Northern Mariana Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Mariana Kingfisher can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Mariana Kingfisher look like?
- The Mariana kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
- Where can you see a Mariana Kingfisher?
- The Mariana Kingfisher is endemic to the Northern Mariana Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Mariana Kingfisher?
- The Mariana Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Beach Kingfisher, the Pacific Kingfisher and the Blue-and-white Kingfisher.
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