Pohnpei Kingfisher

Todiramphus reichenbachii

Pohnpei Kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Pohnpei Kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 62.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
Genus Todiramphus
Species reichenbachii

Where it lives

Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Is., central Micronesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 62.2 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Alcedinidae
Order: Coraciiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Extinct in the Wild

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

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

The Pohnpei Kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) belongs to the Alcedinidae family of the order Coraciiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 62.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 354 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pohnpei Kingfisher?

The Pohnpei Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 62.2 g.

Where does the Pohnpei Kingfisher live?

The Pohnpei Kingfisher is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Pohnpei Kingfisher belong to?

The Pohnpei Kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.

What does the Pohnpei Kingfisher eat?

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

Does the Pohnpei Kingfisher migrate?

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

Is the Pohnpei Kingfisher endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Pohnpei Kingfisher's range?

The Pohnpei Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 354 km².