Torresian Kingfisher

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Todiramphus sordidus

Torresian Kingfisher, a reference photo
Photo: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Torresian kingfisher (Todiramphus sordidus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and in Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, mangroves, and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Torresian Kingfisher being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Species
Todiramphus sordidus

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