About the Forest Kingfisher
The forest kingfisher, also known as Macleay's or the blue kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly a blue and white bird. It is found in Indonesia, New Guinea and coastal eastern and Northern Australia. Like many other kingfishers, it hunts invertebrates, small frogs, and lizards.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus macleayii |
| Species Codes | forkin1, FOKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Kingfisher belong to?
The Forest Kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Forest Kingfisher?
The forest kingfisher, also known as Macleay's or the blue kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Halcyoninae, also known as tree kingfishers. It is a predominantly a blue and white bird. It is found in Indonesia, New Guinea and coastal eastern and Northern Australia. Like many othe...
Where can I report a Forest Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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