Guam Kingfisher
NameGuam Kingfisher
Common NameGuam Kingfisher
Scientific NameTodiramphus cinnamominus
FamilyAlcedinidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales have a rich cinnamon-rufous head, nape, and underparts, with a white belly. Their back, wings, and tail are a glossy, iridescent dark blue. They possess a long, stout black bill. Females are similar but typically have a white collar and more extensive white on the underparts, sometimes with a rufous wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh, chattering calls, often described as a rapid series of 'kek-kek-kek' or 'ki-ki-ki' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeHistorically endemic to the island of Guam in the Mariana Islands. It is now extinct in the wild on Guam, with all remaining individuals part of a captive breeding program in zoos.
Identifying FeaturesCinnamon-rufous head and underparts (males), Iridescent dark blue back and wings, White belly, Long, stout black bill, Relatively large head compared to body
Description
The Guam Kingfisher is a medium-sized, terrestrial kingfisher known for its striking cinnamon and blue plumage. Historically endemic to Guam, it is now extinct in the wild due to predation by the invasive brown tree snake, surviving only in captive breeding programs.
