Marquesan Kingfisher
Todiramphus godeffroyi
Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 63.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Todiramphus
- Species godeffroyi
Where it lives
Tahuata (and formerly Nuku Hiva, Ua Huku and Hiva Oa; Marquesas Is., northeastern Polynesia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 63.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Extinct
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Marquesan 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 Marquesan Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) belongs to the Alcedinidae family of the order Coraciiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahuata (and formerly Nuku Hiva, Ua Huku and Hiva Oa; Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 63.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.8 cm and a tail of around 6.8 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 68 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Marquesan Kingfisher?
The Marquesan Kingfisher is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 63.4 g.
Where does the Marquesan Kingfisher live?
The Marquesan Kingfisher is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahuata (and formerly Nuku Hiva, Ua Huku and Hiva Oa; Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Marquesan Kingfisher belong to?
The Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
What does the Marquesan Kingfisher eat?
The Marquesan Kingfisher is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Marquesan Kingfisher migrate?
The Marquesan Kingfisher is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Marquesan Kingfisher endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Marquesan Kingfisher's range?
The Marquesan Kingfisher has a mapped global range of about 68 km².
Conservation
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