Pohnpei kingfisher

The Pohnpei kingfisher (Todiramphus reichenbachii) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.

kingfishers defend permanent territories as breeding pairs and family groups (Kesler 2006).

Both sexes care for young, and some offspring remain with parents for extended periods and through subsequent breeding attempts.

Birds can be observed foraging along forest edges and from phone wires.

Like other avian species on Pohnpei island, kingfisher populations declined by 63% between 1983 and 1994 surveys (Buden 2000).