About the Blue-and-white Kingfisher
The blue-and-white kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia. It can be found on the islands of Morotai, Ngelengele, Halmahera, Damar, Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Bacan, Obi and Obilatu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus diops |
| Species Codes | bawkin1, BAWK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-and-white Kingfisher belong to?
The Blue-and-white Kingfisher (Todiramphus diops) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-and-white Kingfisher?
The blue-and-white kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to North Maluku in Indonesia. It can be found on the islands of Morotai, Ngelengele, Halmahera, Damar, Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Bacan, Obi and Obilatu....
Where can I report a Blue-and-white Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-and-white Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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