Family: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

Authority: (Rothschild, 1904)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This spectacular species is judged to be Endangered on the basis of a very small estimated population which is suspected to be declining. However, further research may reveal it to be more common and not declining.

Population size: 250-999

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 10,800 km²

Country endemic: Yes