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Numfor Paradise Kingfisher

Tanysiptera carolinae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Tanysiptera
Species
Tanysiptera carolinae (Numfor Paradise Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオムネラケットカワセミ
Chinese 蓝仙翡翠
Spanish Alción colilargo de Numfor
French Martin-chasseur de Caroline
German Numforliest
Russian Райский зимородок Каролины

Similar Species in Tanysiptera

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Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera nigriceps
Least Concern
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Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera danae
Least Concern
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Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera sylvia
Least Concern
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Common Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera galatea
Least Concern
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Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera ellioti
Near Threatened
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Little Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera hydrocharis
Data Deficient
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Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera nympha
Least Concern
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Biak Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera riedelii
Near Threatened
View all species in Tanysiptera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
The scientific name of Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is Tanysiptera carolinae. It belongs to the genus Tanysiptera.
What is the conservation status of Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
Numfor Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera carolinae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Numfor Paradise Kingfisher live?
Numfor Paradise Kingfisher is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Numfor Paradise Kingfisher belong to?
Numfor Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera carolinae) belongs to the genus Tanysiptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.
What kingdom does Numfor Paradise Kingfisher belong to?
Numfor Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera carolinae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Numfor Paradise Kingfisher?
The closest relatives of Numfor Paradise Kingfisher in the genus Tanysiptera include Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher, Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Common Paradise Kingfisher, Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tanysiptera — 9 Species

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Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera nigriceps
LC 🐾
Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera danae
LC 🐾
Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera sylvia
LC 🐾
Common Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera galatea
LC 🐾
Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera ellioti
NT 🐾
Little Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera hydrocharis
DD
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Numfor Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera carolinae
NT
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Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera nympha
LC 🐾
Biak Paradise Kingfisher
Tanysiptera riedelii
NT
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