Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Kingfishers :: Red-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher
Red-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher Tanysiptera nympha
Described by: Gray, G. R. (1840)
Alternate common name(s): Fairy Paradise Kingfisher, Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Pink-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Pink-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher, Red-breasted Racquet-tail
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
Photographs
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Range
W. and ne. New Guinea;
Two populations;
W. New Guinea in the Vogelkop Peninsula and islands in Geelvink Bay and Etna Bay. Ne. New Guinea from the Adelbert Mountains e. to Huon Peninsula and s. to upper Watut River and Bulolo Valley.
Videos
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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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