VUVulnerable
Bismarck Kingfisher
Ceyx websteri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ALCEDINIDAE
Threatened in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bismarck Kingfisher classified as Vulnerable?
Bismarck Kingfisher is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bismarck Kingfisher live?
Bismarck Kingfisher occurs in Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bismarck Kingfisher?
The main threats to Bismarck Kingfisher are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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