Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus tutus |
| Codes | chakin2, CHKI |
Identification
The Chattering Kingfisher (Todiramphus tutus) is a member of the Kingfishers family within the order Coraciiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Todiramphus tutus
Family: Kingfishers
Order: Coraciiformes
eBird Code: chakin2