About the Beach Kingfisher
The beach kingfisher is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae. It is closely related to members of the collared kingfisher species complex, specifically the Melanesian kingfisher, but it is twice the size of members of that complex found close to it. The beach kingfisher has two subspecies, the widespread nominate race and T. s. admiralitatis of the Admiralty Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus saurophagus |
| Species Codes | beakin2, BEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beach Kingfisher belong to?
The Beach Kingfisher (Todiramphus saurophagus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Beach Kingfisher?
The beach kingfisher is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae. It is closely related to members of the collared kingfisher species complex, specifically the Melanesian kingfisher, but it is twice the size of members of that complex found close to it. The beach kingfisher has two sub...
Where can I report a Beach Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Beach Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beakin2, or on iNaturalist.
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