Marquesan Kingfisher
Todiramphus godeffroyi
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to French Polynesia
- Family
- Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Overview
The Marquesan kingfisher or Marquesas kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and predation by introduced species, and is currently classified as Critically endangered, with fewer than 500 individuals left in the wild.
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Range and habitat
Southern Marquesas Islands (Hivaoa, Tahuata, and Fatuhiva).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Marquesan kingfisher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
