Summary ²

The red-backed kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius) is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly blue-green and white bird with a chestnut rump. It is found across the continent of Australia, mainly inhabiting the drier regions.

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2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todiramphus_pyrrhopygius

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• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Atlas of Living Australia
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• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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