Genus MelidoraLesson, 1830 Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Alcedinidae Scientific name Melidora macrorrhina Higher classification Melidora | |
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Similar Shovel‑billed kookaburra, Blue‑black kingfisher, Red‑breasted paradise kingfisher, Mountain kingfisher, Great‑billed kingfisher | ||
The hook-billed kingfisher (Melidora macrorrhina) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is the only species within the genus Melidora. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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