Sombre Kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris)
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Sombre Kingfisher

Todiramphus funebris Bonaparte, 1850

126 gWeight

The sombre kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Indonesia

Sombre Kingfisher has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. TN Aketajawe-Lolobata – Pak Roji'sIndonesia55 records
  2. Buli-Subaim Road – mountain passIndonesia53 records
  3. Foli – old logging trackIndonesia28 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 sombre kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to island of Halmahera, in North Maluku, Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Sombre Kingfisher?

The Sombre Kingfisher weighs around 126 g.

Where does the Sombre Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Halmahera (northern Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Sombre Kingfisher?

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

Is the Sombre Kingfisher endangered?

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

What does the Sombre Kingfisher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sombre Kingfisher in?

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

At a glance

Weight
126 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
112 mm
Tail
89 mm
Bill
56 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Halmahera (northern Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kingfishers Alcedinidae
Genus
Todiramphus

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Sombre Kingfisher

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