About the African Dwarf Kingfisher
The African dwarf kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the Alcedininae subfamily.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Ispidina lecontei |
| Species Codes | dwakin1, AFDK, ADKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Dwarf Kingfisher belong to?
The African Dwarf Kingfisher (Ispidina lecontei) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the African Dwarf Kingfisher?
The African dwarf kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the Alcedininae subfamily....
Where can I report a African Dwarf Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Dwarf Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwakin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
71
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