About the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher
The chocolate-backed kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, native to the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Halcyon badia |
| Species Codes | chbkin2, CBKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher belong to?
The Chocolate-backed Kingfisher (Halcyon badia) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher?
The chocolate-backed kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, native to the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Chocolate-backed Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Chocolate-backed Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbkin2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
155
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