GUAM KINGFISHER
Todiramphus cinnamominus
DESCRIPTION
The Guam Kingfisher, or Todiramphus cinnamominus, is a critically endangered bird species native to Guam. It is known for its striking coloration and unique vocalizations.
FUN FACTS
- The Guam Kingfisher is also known as the 'Sihek' in the Chamorro language | It was declared extinct in the wild in 1988 but has been part of conservation efforts | The species is known for its loud, distinctive calls
QUICK INFO
Diet TypeInsectivore
Social Structurepair, typically seen in mated pairs during breeding season
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonSpring (March-May)
- Habitat
- The Guam Kingfisher inhabits forested areas and open woodlands. It prefers habitats with abundant trees for nesting and hunting.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest, Forest
- Native Range
- Endemic to Guam, with historical populations on nearby islands.
- Continent
- Oceania
- Countries
- Guam
- Diet
- This species primarily feeds on insects and small vertebrates. It hunts by perching quietly and then swooping down to catch its prey.
- Diet Type
- Insectivore
- Favorite Food
- insects, small vertebrates
- Social Structure
- pair, typically seen in mated pairs during breeding season
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 1-2
- Territorial
- 1
LC
- Coloration
- Bright blue and white plumage with a distinctive orange-brown breast.
- Offspring per Birth
- 2-4
- Sexual Maturity
- 1-2 years
- Breeding Season
- Spring (March-May)
CR
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is critically low, with only a few individuals remaining in the wild.
- Wild Population Estimate
- less than 50
- Population Trend
- Decreasing
- Endangered
- 1
- Threats
- The main threats include habitat loss due to invasive species and predation by introduced animals such as snakes and rats.
- Conservation Program
- Captive breeding programs are in place to help increase population numbers.
- Predators
- Brown tree snake, rats
- Found in Zoos
- Rare