Family: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)

Authority: Sharpe, 1868

Red List Category

Criteria: B1b(ii,iii); C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This kingfisher is restricted to a small island group, where it is inferred to have a small population comprising a single subpopulation. It is undergoing a suspected decline owing to habitat loss and degradation. It is therefore classified as Near Threatened.

Population size: 580-5800, 2500-5000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 13,300 km²

Country endemic: yes