Syma torotoro Lesson, 1827

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Population

The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be widely distributed and quite common (del Hoyo et al. 2001).
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Yellow-billed kingfisher:

The yellow-billed kingfisher (Syma torotoro) is a medium-sized (length 20 cm, wingspan 29 cm, weight 40 g) tree kingfisher. Its colouring is distinctive; it has an orange head and neck with a black nape patch and white throat. Adult females also have a black crown patch. The upper mantle is blackish grading to olive green on the back, blue-green on rump and with a blue tail. The upperwing is dull green-blue with dark olive-black flight feathers. The underparts are pale orange-grey. The bill is orange-yellow in adults, dark grey in juveniles.



Distribution and habitat[edit]

The kingfisher is widespread throughout lowland New Guinea and the adjacent islands, extending to northern Cape York Peninsula in Australia. It may be found in rainforest, monsoon forest and along forest edges.

Conservation[edit]

With a large range and no evidence of significant decline, the conservation status of this species is assessed as being of Least Concern.

Diet[edit]

The kingfisher is known to prey on large insects, earthworms and lizards.

Breeding[edit]

The birds nest in an excavated chamber in an arboreal termite nest, laying a clutch of 3-4 white eggs.

Voice[edit]

Calls include loud, repeated whistling trills, mainly during the breeding season.

References[edit]

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Syma torotoro". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013. 
  • BirdLife International. (2006). Species factsheet: Syma torotoro. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 14 March 2007.
  • Coates, Brian J. (1985). The Birds of Papua New Guinea. Volume 1: Non-Passerines. Dove Publications: Alderley, Queensland. ISBN 0-9590257-0-7
  • Higgins, P.J. (ed). (1999). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 4: Parrots to Dollarbird. Oxford University Press: Melbourne. ISBN 0-19-553071-3
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Yellow-billed Kingfisher:

The Yellow-billed Kingfisher (Syma torotoro) is a medium-sized (length 20 cm, wingspan 29 cm, weight 40 g) tree kingfisher. Its colouring is distinctive; it has an orange head and neck with a black nape patch and white throat. Adult females also have a black crown patch. The upper mantle is blackish grading to olive green on the back, blue-green on rump and with a blue tail. The upperwing is dull green-blue with dark olive-black flight feathers. The underparts are pale orange-grey. The bill is orange-yellow in adults, dark grey in juveniles.

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Distribution and habitat

The kingfisher is widespread throughout lowland New Guinea and the adjacent islands, extending to northern Cape York Peninsula in Australia. It may be found in rainforest, monsoon forest and along forest edges.

Conservation

With a large range and no evidence of significant decline, the conservation status of this species is assessed as being of Least Concern.

Diet

The kingfisher is known to prey on large insects, earthworms and lizards.

Breeding

The birds nest in an excavated chamber in an arboreal termite nest, laying a clutch of 3-4 white eggs.

Voice

Calls include loud, repeated whistling trills, mainly during the breeding season.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Syma torotoro". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/106001141. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  • BirdLife International. (2006). Species factsheet: Syma torotoro. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 14 March 2007.
  • Coates, Brian J. (1985). The Birds of Papua New Guinea. Volume 1: Non-Passerines. Dove Publications: Alderley, Queensland. ISBN 0-9590257-0-7
  • Higgins, P.J. (ed). (1999). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 4: Parrots to Dollarbird. Oxford University Press: Melbourne. ISBN 0-19-553071-3
Wikispecies has information related to: Syma torotoro
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Subspecies and Distribution:

    * torotoro Lesson, 1827 - lowland New Guinea, W Papuan Is, Yapen I and Aru Is. * ochracea Rothschild & Hartert, 1901 - D’Entrecasteaux Is. * flavirostris (Gould, 1850) - NE Australia in Cape York Peninsula (S to Weipa and Massy Creek).
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Habitat and Ecology:

Systems

  • Terrestrial
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Insect, larvae, and small lizard.

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Not Threatened.

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IUCN Red List Assessment:
Red List Category

LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version

3.1

Year Assessed

2012

Assessor/s

BirdLife International

Reviewer/s

Butchart, S. & Symes, A.

Contributor/s

Justification

This species has a very large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence <20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). The population trend appears to be stable, and hence the species does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population trend criterion (>30% decline over ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population size criterion (<10,000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be >10% in ten years or three generations, or with a specified population structure). For these reasons the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

History

  • Least Concern (LC)
  • Least Concern (LC)
  • Least Concern (LC)
  • Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc)
  • Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc)
  • Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc)
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Population:

Population

The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be widely distributed and quite common (del Hoyo et al. 2001).

Population Trend

Stable
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