Tuamotu Kingfisher
Todiramphus gambieri
A medium-sized, largely pale kingfisher with a pale whitish buffy neck and head, a variable green crown spot, and white underparts. Has a greenish back and more bluish-purple wings. A thin greenish line extends back from the dark eye. Found in forest, coconut plantations, and gardens. Unique within its range.
识别特征
Tuamotu kingfisher has been split into the following species: Niau kingfisher, Todiramphus gertrudae Mangareva kingfisher, Todiramphus gambieri
分类信息
Genus: Todiramphus; Family: Alcedinidae; Order: Coraciiformes.
- 学名
- Todiramphus gambieri
- 目
- Coraciiformes
- 科
- Alcedinidae
- 属
- Todiramphus
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其他鸟类
Mountain Thrush
Turdus plebejus
Rather dull-colored large thrush of mountain forests, rarely encountered. Feeds mainly in fruiting trees and bushes, less often on the ground. Both sexes gray-brown overall with a black bill and dark legs. If seen well, only confusion species is female Black Thrush, which occurs in the same areas and even at the same fruiting trees. Note that female Black Thrush has yellowish legs, faint throat streaking, and slightly warmer brown tones.
Dark Newtonia
Newtonia amphichroa
Energetic and pugnacious little dark-brown vanga. The eye is brown, and the underparts are grayish. Madagascar endemic that is found in eastern rainforest, mainly at middle elevations. Constantly on the move through the mid-story, usually in pairs. Song is a complicated up-and-down warble. Darker eye and darker overall coloration separate it from Common Newtonia. Much duller coloration than the rare Red-tailed Newtonia.
Smoky-brown Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus fumigatus
Very small, rather plain woodpecker of tropical lowlands and foothills. Found in forests, woodlands, and plantations. Forages at all levels, mainly on smaller branches and in vine tangles, not so often in open situations. Appearance distinctive: smoky brown overall with a pale grayish face. Male has red crown.
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