Blyth's Kingfisher

Alcedo hercules · Species of bird
Order
Coraciiformes
Conservation
NT Near Threatened
Codes
blykin1, BLKI

About the Blyth's Kingfisher

Blyth's kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the genus Alcedo. Named for Edward Blyth, the species has also been known as Alcedo grandis and as the great blue kingfisher. Between 22 and 23 cm long, the kingfisher has deep rufous underparts with a blackish blue breast patch, and brilliant cobalt blue or azure upperparts, tinged with purple. The wings are a dark blackish green, with blue speckles and tips to some of the feathers. The bill of the male is entirely black, while the female has a dark red lower mandible. The species is distinguished from the similar blue-eared kingfisher and common kingfisher by its greater size, heavy black bill, and dark lores.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyKingfishers (Alcedinidae)
SpeciesAlcedo hercules
Species Codesblykin1, BLKI
ConservationNT Near Threatened

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blyth's Kingfisher belong to?

The Blyth's Kingfisher (Alcedo hercules) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.

What is the conservation status of the Blyth's Kingfisher?

The Blyth's Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Blyth's Kingfisher?

Blyth's kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the genus Alcedo. Named for Edward Blyth, the species has also been known as Alcedo grandis and as the great blue kingfisher. Between 22 and 23 cm long, the kingfisher has deep rufous underparts with a blackish blue breast patch, and brilliant cobalt b...

Where can I report a Blyth's Kingfisher sighting?

You can log sightings of Blyth's Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blykin1, or on iNaturalist.