Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Halcyoninae Scientific name Actenoides monachus Higher classification Actenoides Order Coraciiformes | Family Alcedinidae Genus Actenoides Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Actenoides, Scaly‑breasted kingfisher, Lilac kingfisher, Kingfisher, Bird | ||
The green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.
Its natural habitat is dense tropical moist lowland forests up to 900 m elevation. It is threatened by habitat loss by deforestation.
The black-headed kingfisher was previously considered part of this species, but was elevated to species status in 2014.
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