Todiramphus cinnamominus (Swainson, 1821)
Guam kingfisher, Micronesian kingfisher, Sihek, Guam Micronesian kingfisher
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Todiramphus cinnamominus cinnamominus (Swainson, 1821)
Conservation Status
Extinct in the wild
Last record: 1986
IUCN RedList status: Extinct in the Wild
Distribution
Guam
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
[url=http://nlbif.eti.uva.nl/naturalis/detail.php?lang=uk&id=24]RMNH 110.027[/url] (juvenile)
Media
References
Original scientific description:
Swainson, W. (1821) Zool.Ill. 2. pl.67
Other references:
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