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About the Torresian Kingfisher
The Torresian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and in Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, mangroves, and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-backed KingfisherTodiramphus pyrrhopygiusThe red-backed kingfisher measures 20 to 24 cm (7.9 to 9.4 in); the male weighs 45–70 g (1.6–2.5 oz) and the female 41–62 g (1.4–2.2 oz).
Pacific KingfisherTodiramphus sacerIt has a variety of calls which vary geographically.
Mariana KingfisherTodiramphus albicillaThe Mariana kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
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