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Species record

Torresian Kingfisher

Todiramphus sordidus

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Primary Traits

FamilyAlcedinidae
OrderCoraciiformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatCoastal
DietInvertebrate
FlightFlies
Average mass

79 g

Elevation

-

Data points

48

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Record section

Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Todiramphus sordidus

English name

Torresian Kingfisher

Order

Coraciiformes

Family

Alcedinidae

Genus

Todiramphus

Species

sordidus

Data source

BOTW, D23

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

No data

Range restricted

No data

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

Record section

Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

No data

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

60 g

Maximum unsexed mass

98 g

Average mass

79 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

No data

Typical upper elevation

No data

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

No data

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Coastal

Habitat breadth

8

Primary diet

Invertebrate

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

0.62

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest

Nest substrate

Tree, Stump

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

5

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

44 d

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

29 d

Maximum fledging period

30 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

3.5

Average fledging period

29.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

No data