Black-headed kingfisher explained

The black-headed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus capucinus) is a kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae that is endemic to the eastern and southern regions of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It can be found in dense lowland forests up to elevation. It is threatened by habitat destruction by deforestation.

The black-headed kingfisher is considered as a subspecies of the green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) by the International Ornithologists' Union^[1] but some taxonomists elevate the taxon to species status.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gill . Frank . Frank Gill (ornithologist) . Donsker . David . 2017 . Rollers, ground rollers & kingfishers . World Bird List Version 7.2 . International Ornithologists' Union . 17 May 2017 .
2. Book: del Hoyo . J. . Collar . N. . Kirwan . G.M. . Black-headed Kingfisher (Actenoides capucinus) . del Hoyo . J. . Elliott . A. . Sargatal . J. . Christie . D.A. . de Juana . E. . Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive . Lynx Edicions . http://www.hbw.com/node/467401 . 25 May 2017 .