About the Brown-winged Kingfisher
The brown-winged kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Pelargopsis amauroptera |
| Species Codes | bnwkin1, BWKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-winged Kingfisher belong to?
The Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Brown-winged Kingfisher?
The brown-winged kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae....
Where can I report a Brown-winged Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-winged Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnwkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
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