Mewing Kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris)
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Mewing Kingfisher

Todiramphus ruficollaris (Holyoak, 1974)

35 gWeight

The mewing kingfisher or Mangaia kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris), known locally as the tanga'eo, is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae, or kingfisher family.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The mewing kingfisher or Mangaia kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris), known locally as the tanga'eo, is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae, or kingfisher family. It is endemic to Mangaia in the Cook Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations.

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Questions

How big is the Mewing Kingfisher?

The Mewing Kingfisher weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Mewing Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Mangaia (southeastern Cook Islands).

Is the Mewing Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mewing Kingfisher as Least Concern.

What does the Mewing Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mewing Kingfisher in?

It belongs to the family Kingfishers (Alcedinidae), order Coraciiformes.

At a glance

Weight
35 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
99 mm
Tail
79 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Mangaia (southeastern Cook Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Todiramphus

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Mewing Kingfisher

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