Todiramphus ruficollaris Holyoak 1974 (mewing kingfisher)
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Aves - Coraciiformes - Alcedinidae
Alternative combination: Halcyon ruficollaris
Synonym: Halcyon mangaia Holyoak 1975 [objective synonym]
Belongs to Todiramphus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
Sister taxa: Todiramphus chloris, Todiramphus cinnamominus, Todiramphus godeffroyi, Todiramphus sanctus, Todiramphus tutus
Ecology: volant piscivore-insectivore
Distribution: found only at Tangatatau Rockshelter, zone A, Mangaia (Quaternary of Cook Islands)
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