Torresian Kingfisher

Todiramphus sordidus

Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.

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The Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 66.1 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Todiramphus
Species sordidus

Where it lives

Coastal southern New Guinea and coastal western, northern, eastern Australia

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 66.1 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Alcedinidae
Order: Coraciiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Torresian Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Torresian Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family of the order Coraciiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU coastal s New Guinea and coastal w, n, e Australia.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 66.1 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 6.7 cm.

Songs & calls

Torresian Kingfisher — Call

Recorded by Étienne Leroy Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Torresian Kingfisher?

The Torresian Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 66.1 g.

Where does the Torresian Kingfisher live?

The Torresian Kingfisher is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU coastal s New Guinea and coastal w, n, e Australia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Torresian Kingfisher belong to?

The Torresian Kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Torresian Kingfisher eat?

The Torresian Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Torresian Kingfisher migrate?

The Torresian Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Torresian Kingfisher make?

1 real field recording of the Torresian Kingfisher — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.