Other Scientific Names
Halcyon funebris [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Todirhamphus funebris [Collar et al. (1994)], Todirhamphus funebris [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]
Habitat
Closed-canopy primary forest, often overlooking clearings, swamp-forest dominated by sago palms with few tall trees, tall secondary woodland, mangroves and forest edge. From sea-level - 620 m, but most frequently below 300 m.
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 VU
Habitat loss due to logging, human settlement, conversion to agriculture, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A slow 'ki-ki-ki', or three loud, descending wails and slurred, nasal disyllables.
Sombre Kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) [XC89390]
by Mike Nelson from Foli, Halmahera, Indonesia (call)
Sombre Kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris) [XC410491]
by Frank Lambert from Foli, Halmahera, Indonesia (call)
Subspecies
Genus often merged into Halcyon.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Blue-and-white Kingfisher (Todiramphus diops) is smaller, bluer above, lacks white supercilium and has white spot on lores, Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is less dark above, lacks white supercilium and has smaller bill.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet