About the Beach Kingfisher
The beach kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
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 family Alcedinidae. It is found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
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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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
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