Rufous-lored Kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli)
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Rufous-lored Kingfisher

Todiramphus winchelli (Sharpe, 1877)

25 cmLength67 gWeight

The rufous-lored kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli), also known as Winchell's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-lored Kingfisher has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines208 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines113 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines103 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines103 records
  2. Philippine Eagle Center, Davao CityPhilippines96 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines57 records
  4. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines4 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines2 records
  6. Malagos Garden Resort, Davao CityPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The rufous-lored kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli), also known as Winchell's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, its natural habitat consists of tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by deforestation, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a vulnerable species.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-lored Kingfisher?

The Rufous-lored Kingfisher is about 25 cm long and weighs around 67 g.

Where does the Rufous-lored Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Luzon group, Mindoro, and Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-lored Kingfisher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-lored Kingfisher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-lored Kingfisher as Vulnerable.

What does the Rufous-lored Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-lored Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Length
25 cm
Weight
67 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
98 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
54 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Luzon group, Mindoro, and Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Todiramphus

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Rufous-lored Kingfisher

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