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Todiramphus chloris

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Todiramphus chloris

Family Name: Halcyonidae
Synonyms: chloris, [blank], Halcyon
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Bird)
Common Name: Collared Kingfisher, White-collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Kingfisher

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Description

Description Head and upperparts are turquoise. Underparts and collar are white. Bill and feet are black. When in flight shows uniform turquoise upperparts.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial
Distribution Found throughout Singapore.
Nature Reserves Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Status

Species Status Resident
Conservation Status Common

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References

References Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp

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Species record last updated on: 27 August 2019.
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