Sombre Kingfisher
VU

Sombre Kingfisher

Todiramphus funebris

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sombre_kingfisher

Overview

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

The Sombre Kingfisher faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Philippines. Mining operations, agricultural expansion, and logging have fragmented its lowland and hill forest habitat, while introduced species and hunting pressure further threaten remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Sombre Kingfisher inhabits primary and secondary lowland forests, forest edges, and wooded areas up to 1,000 meters elevation in the Philippines. It prefers dense forest canopy with access to streams and clearings for hunting insects and small prey.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sombre Kingfisher classified as Vulnerable?
Sombre 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. The Sombre Kingfisher faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Philippines. Mining operations, agricultural expansion, and logging have fragmented its lowland and hill forest habitat, while introduced species and hunting pressure further threaten remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Sombre Kingfisher live?
Sombre 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 Sombre Kingfisher?
The main threats to Sombre 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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