Hombron's Kingfisher
VU

Hombron's Kingfisher

Actenoides hombroni

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-capped_kingfisher

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hombron's Kingfisher faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited range in the Philippines, where logging and agricultural conversion have fragmented its primary forest habitat. Mining operations and infrastructure development further reduce available territory, while the species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the aquatic prey species this kingfisher depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hombron's Kingfisher inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland forests, typically near streams and rivers where it hunts for aquatic prey. The species requires dense forest canopy and is found from sea level up to approximately 1,000 meters elevation across several Philippine islands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hombron's Kingfisher classified as Vulnerable?
Hombron's 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. Hombron's Kingfisher faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited range in the Philippines, where logging and agricultural conversion have fragmented its primary forest habitat. Mining operations and infrastructure development further reduce available territory, while the species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the aquatic prey species this kingfisher depends upon.
Where does Hombron's Kingfisher live?
Hombron's Kingfisher occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hombron's Kingfisher?
The main threats to Hombron's Kingfisher are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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