About the Crested Kingfisher
The crested kingfisher is a very large kingfisher that is native to parts of southern Asia. It is part of the kingfisher genus Megaceryle with three other species: the giant kingfisher, the ringed kingfisher, and the belted kingfisher with which it forms a species complex.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Megaceryle lugubris |
| Species Codes | crekin1, CRKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Kingfisher belong to?
The Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Crested Kingfisher?
The crested kingfisher is a very large kingfisher that is native to parts of southern Asia. It is part of the kingfisher genus Megaceryle with three other species: the giant kingfisher, the ringed kingfisher, and the belted kingfisher with which it forms a species complex....
Where can I report a Crested Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crekin1, or on iNaturalist.
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