Family: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

Authority: Sharpe, 1892

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This kingfisher is restricted to a single, small island where its total population may number fewer than 10,000 mature individuals. It is inferred to be declining because of ongoing habitat loss and degradation and is therefore listed as Vulnerable.

Population size: 7500-15000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 204 km²

Country endemic: yes