Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Kingfishers :: Stork-billed Kingfisher
Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis
Described by: Linnaeus (1766)
Alternate common name(s): Brown-headed Stork-billed Kingfisher
Old scientific name(s): Halcyon capensis, Ramphalcyon capensis
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Range
India to se. Asia, Greater Sundas, Lesser Sundas and the Philippines;
Fragmented distribution;
(1) Nepal, India and Sri Lanka.
(2) Andaman Is.
(3) Nicobar Is.
(4) Bangladesh, Burma and Thailand to Indochina and n. Malay Peninsula s. to the Isthmus of Kra.
(5) S. Malay Peninsual s. of the Isthums of Kra, Riau Archipelago and Lingga Archipelago.
(6) Sumatra, Bangka Is., Belitung Is. and Borneo.
(7) Simeulue Is.
(8) Banyak Is.
(9) Nias and Batu Is.
(10) Mentawai Is. Pagai, Siberut and Sipora Is.?
(11) Java.
(12) Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa to Flores Is.
(13) N. and w. Philippines.
(14) C. and s. Philippines in se. Luzon, Masbate, Panay and Negros Is.
(15) S. Philippines in the Sulu Archipelago.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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