Other Scientific Names
Halcyon albonotata [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Todirhamphus albonotatus [Collar et al. (1994)], Todirhamphus albonotatus [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]
Other Names (World)
New Britain Kingfisher, White-backed Kingfisher, White-mantled Kingfisher
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat loss and degradation due to conversion to agriculture appears to be a threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.