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Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher - BirdForum Opus

Alternative names: Lilac Kingfisher, Lilac-marked Kingfisher, Lilac-breasted Kingfisher

Cittura cyanotis
Photo by Mehd Halaouate

Identification

Distribution

Sulawesi and the neighbouring Sangihe and Talaud Islands.

Taxonomy

Cittura cyanotis has two subspecies:

  • C. c. cyanotis; and
  • C. c. sanghirensis.

Habitat

Forest.

Status

Classified as Near-Threatened in the 2008 IUCN Red List.

Behaviour

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