About the Common Kingfisher
The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Alcedo atthis |
| Species Codes | comkin1, COKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Kingfisher belong to?
The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Common Kingfisher?
The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter....
Where can I report a Common Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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