About the Blue-eared Kingfisher
The blue-eared kingfisher is found in Asia, ranging across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found mainly in dense shaded forests where it hunts in small streams. It is darker crowned, with darker rufous underparts and lacking the rufous ear stripe of the common kingfisher which is found in more open habitats. A number of subspecies have been described that differ in measurement and colour shade. Adult males have an all dark bill while females have a reddish lower mandible.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Alcedo meninting |
| Species Codes | blekin1, BEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-eared Kingfisher belong to?
The Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-eared Kingfisher?
The blue-eared kingfisher is found in Asia, ranging across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found mainly in dense shaded forests where it hunts in small streams. It is darker crowned, with darker rufous underparts and lacking the rufous ear stripe of the common kingfisher which is f...
Where can I report a Blue-eared Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-eared Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blekin1, or on iNaturalist.
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