Sombre Kingfisher
Todiramphus funebris
The Sombre Kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) is a legendary kingfisher found only in Indonesia, weighing about 106 g. The sombre kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
About the Sombre Kingfisher
The sombre kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to island of Halmahera, in North Maluku, Indonesia.
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How to identify it
This is a relatively large kingfisher, measuring up to 28 cm (11 in). It has a piebald colouring with white belly and collar, and olive to black upper parts. The beak is dark. Its call is a slow 'ki-ki-ki'; it may also utter series of three loud wails.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sombre Kingfisher?
- This is a relatively large kingfisher, measuring up to 28 cm (11 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sombre Kingfisher?
- The Sombre Kingfisher is a medium sized bird weighing about 106 g.
- Where can you see a Sombre Kingfisher?
- The Sombre Kingfisher is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sombre Kingfisher?
- The Sombre Kingfisher is most easily confused with the Flat-billed Kingfisher, the Rusty-capped Kingfisher and the Blue-black Kingfisher.
- Is the Sombre Kingfisher endangered?
- The Sombre Kingfisher is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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