Flat-billed kingfisher

The flat-billed kingfisher (Todiramphus recurvirostris) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Samoa.

Flat-billed kingfisher
Upolu, Samoa
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Coraciiformes
Family:	Alcedinidae
Subfamily:	Halcyoninae
Genus:	Todiramphus
Species:	T. recurvirostris
Binomial name
Todiramphus recurvirostris Lafresnaye, 1842

Distribution

Flat-billed kingfishers are found on the islands of Upolu and Savai'i in lowland and coastal areas.^[2] They were found not found in upland forests above 1,200m, most likely because food items become increasingly scarce with increased elevation.^[2]

Ecology

Like other species of kingfishers, the flat-billed kingfisher eats a variety of different food sources. However, they appear to be somewhat reliant on large insects and reptiles as part of their diet.^[2]