Todiramphus chloris humii

(Sharpe, 1892)

Vernacular names
English : Collared kingfisher
French : Martin-chasseur à collier blanc

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Alcedinidae
Notes : 13 other subspecies known.

Identification
The species grows to 25 cm in length for a weight of 100 g, female heavier than male. Long black bill with yellow part on lower mandible. Plumage white with blue wings, greenish-blue back and cap. Black mask on face, white lores. Subspecies with darker blue forehead and wings.

Range and habitat
Subspecies occurs from south India to Peninsular Malaysia and north Sumatra. Species found from northeast African coasts to New Guinea and Palau. Lives in coastal areas, in mangroves, nearby cultivated areas and parks, to 1500 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is very widespread and locally abundant. Some insular subspecies have very small populations and are threatened by habitat loss.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation
Jurong Bird Park (Singapore)

 

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