About the Pacific Kingfisher
The Pacific kingfisher is a medium-sized kingfisher belonging to the subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It has a wide range throughout the South Pacific islands, including American Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. It was previously considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.
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It has a variety of calls which vary geographically. The most typical call is loud, harsh and metallic and is repeated several times. The Pacific kingfisher (Todiramphus sacer), a medium-sized tree kingfisher, typically measures around 25 cm (9.8 in) long, with a wingspan of roughly 35 cm (14 in), weighing between 51 to 100 g (1.8 to 3.5 oz), featuring striking blue-green plumage, white underparts, and a distinct orange bill.
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Where the Pacific Kingfisher lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Samoa.
When to see the Pacific Kingfisher
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mariana KingfisherTodiramphus albicillaThe Mariana kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Beach KingfisherTodiramphus saurophagusThe beach kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
Blue-and-white KingfisherTodiramphus diopsThe blue-and-white kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
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