About the Belted Kingfisher
The belted kingfisher is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Megaceryle alcyon |
| Species Codes | belkin1, BEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Belted Kingfisher belong to?
The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Belted Kingfisher?
The belted kingfisher is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, native to North America....
Where can I report a Belted Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Belted Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code belkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
81,388
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