Brown-winged Kingfisher
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    Brown-winged Kingfisher

    Pelargopsis amauroptera

    Waterbirds
    Near Threatened

    Conservation Status

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    NT - Near ThreatenedUnknown population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    The brown-winged kingfisher faces threats from habitat loss and degradation, particularly the destruction of mangrove forests which are crucial for its survival. While specific recovery programs are not widely publicized, general conservation efforts in Southeast Asia aim to protect coastal ecosystems. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local communities and funding anti-poaching initiatives, while also raising awareness about the importance of preserving the kingfisher's habitat.

    The brown-winged kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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