Torresian Kingfisher

Todiramphus sordidus (Gould, 1842)

66 gWeight

The Torresian kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia, Papua New Guinea

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia, Papua New Guinea

Torresian Kingfisher has been recorded at 43 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Lytton Wader Roost and Wynnum Mangrove BoardwalkAustralia1,029 records
Cairns Esplanade – Northern EndAustralia972 records
Cairns EsplanadeAustralia952 records

More places

Tinchi Tamba Wetlands ReserveAustralia848 records
Tabbil-ban dhagun BoardwalkAustralia750 records
East Point Mangrove BoardwalkAustralia739 records
Cairns Botanical Gardens and Centenary LakesAustralia467 records
Buffalo CreekAustralia317 records
East PointAustralia256 records
Kedron Brook Wetlands ReserveAustralia254 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia Papua New Guinea

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 Torresian kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Torresian Kingfisher?

The Torresian Kingfisher weighs around 66 g.

Where does the Torresian Kingfisher live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: coastal southern New Guinea and coastal western, northern, eastern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia and Papua New Guinea.