Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, plantations and rural gardens.

The entire population of these birds lives in Niau, and without serious intervention, they will likely become extinct.

[1] In new studies published in the journal The Auk (published by the American Ornithologists Union) and the Journal of Wildlife Management, Kesler and his team of researchers have uncovered important information to help ensure the birds' survival and a unique way to attach radio transmitters to the birds to track them.

"We're seeing some turnover, but each year when we return, there are more empty territories and the population decreases.

[1]" The introduction of other competitive species (such as Felis catus) into the kingfishers habitat led to their decrease in population because of competition for the same food sources.