Talaud Kingfisher
Todiramphus enigma
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Overview
The Talaud kingfisher (Todiramphus enigma) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
It is endemic to the Talaud Islands north of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.
It is threatened by habitat loss, but as of 2016, the population was considered stable.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Talaud Islands (Karakelong and Salebabu).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Talaud 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.
