Endemic Fauna of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bay of Bengal
Endemic Fauna of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bay of Bengal
Endemic Fauna of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bay of Bengal
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Distribution : India : <strong>Andaman</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Status : Of less concern.<br />
46. Halcyon chloris davisoni Sharpe<br />
1892. Halcyon davisoni Sharpe, Cat. Bds. Brit. Mus., 17 : 217 (Aberdeen, Port Blair, S.<br />
<strong>Andaman</strong>).<br />
1985. Halcyon chloris davisoni : Tikader <strong>and</strong> Das, Glympses <strong>of</strong> Animal life <strong>of</strong> <strong>Andaman</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s : 143.<br />
Common Name : <strong>Andaman</strong> Whitecollared Kingfisher.<br />
Habitat : Frequently found near sea coasts, cultivated areas, mangroves, creeks, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
water bodies. Feed on crabs, fish <strong>and</strong> insects.<br />
Distribution : India : <strong>Andaman</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Status : Of less concern.<br />
47. Halcyon chloris occipitalis (Blyth)<br />
1846. Todirhamphus occipitalis Blyth, Jour. Asiat. Soc. <strong>Bengal</strong>, 15 : 23 (<strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s).<br />
1985. Halcyon chloris occipitalis : Tikader <strong>and</strong> Das, Glympses <strong>of</strong> Animal life <strong>of</strong> <strong>Andaman</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s : 143.<br />
Common Name : <strong>Nicobar</strong> Whitecollared Kingfisher.<br />
Habitat : Frequently found near cultivated areas, coconut groves, mangroves, creeks, <strong>and</strong><br />
other water bodies.<br />
Distribution : India : <strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Status : Of less concern.<br />
Family : MEROPIDAE<br />
48. Merops leschenaulti <strong>and</strong>amanensis Marien<br />
1950. Merops leschenaulti <strong>and</strong>amanensis Marien, Jour. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc., 49 : 155 (Port<br />
Blair, <strong>Andaman</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>).<br />
1985. Merops leschenaulti <strong>and</strong>amanensis : Tikader <strong>and</strong> Das, Glympses <strong>of</strong> Animal life <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Andaman</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Nicobar</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s : 143.<br />
Common Name : <strong>Andaman</strong> Chestnutheaded Bea-Eater.<br />
Habitat : Rain forests <strong>and</strong> forest clearings, neighbour hood <strong>of</strong> streams, wooded gardens.<br />
Feed on insects like dragonflies, butterflies, ants, termites <strong>and</strong> bees.<br />
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