About the Black-capped Kingfisher
The black-capped kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and Southeast Asia. This most northerly of the tree kingfishers is resident over much of its range, but northern populations are migratory, wintering south of their range in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Borneo and Java. It is distinctive in having a black cap that contrasts with the whitish throat, purple-blue wings and the coral red bill. The species is mainly found in coastal and mangrove habitats but can sometimes be found far inland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Halcyon pileata |
| Species Codes | blckin1, BCKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Kingfisher belong to?
The Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-capped Kingfisher?
The Black-capped Kingfisher is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-capped Kingfisher?
The black-capped kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and Southeast Asia. This most northerly of the tree kingfishers is resident over much of its range, but northern populations are migratory, wintering south of their range in ...
Where can I report a Black-capped Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blckin1, or on iNaturalist.
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