Collared Kingfisher vs Guam Kingfisher

Todiramphus chloris compared with Todiramphus cinnamominus

Key Differences

• Collared Kingfisher is Least Concern while Guam Kingfisher is Extinct in the Wild.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Collared Kingfisher	Guam Kingfisher
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Aves (kuş)	Aves (kuş)
Order same	Coraciiformes (Gökkuzgunumsular)	Coraciiformes (Gökkuzgunumsular)
Family same	Alcedinidae	Alcedinidae
Genus same	Todiramphus	Todiramphus
Species	Todiramphus chloris	Todiramphus cinnamominus

Evolutionary Relationship

Collared Kingfisher and Guam Kingfisher share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Todiramphus.

Conservation Status

Collared Kingfisher

LC — Least Concern

Guam Kingfisher

EW — Extinct in the Wild

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Collared Kingfisher	Guam Kingfisher
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Collared Kingfisher

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Guam Kingfisher

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Norway.

Collared Kingfisher

The Collared Kingfisher, known scientifically as <em>Todiramphus chloris</em>, is a widespread species of kingfisher belonging to the family Alcedinidae. One of the most broadly distributed kingfisher species in the world, <em>Todiramphus chloris</em> is recognised by its vivid turquoise or blue-green upperparts and clean white or buff underparts, with a distinctive white collar encircling the neck — a feature that gives the species its common name. The species occupies a remarkably diverse range of habitats, including mangroves, coastal forests, open woodland, and cultivated areas, reflecting considerable ecological adaptability. It is reported to occur in Norway according to available range data. <em>Todiramphus chloris</em> is a sit-and-wait predator, typically perching conspicuously before diving to capture prey such as insects, small reptiles, crustaceans, and fish. Detailed biological traits including typical lifespan, body length, and weight are poorly documented across the full range of subspecies in available literature. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway