About the Giant Kingfisher
The giant kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Megaceryle maxima |
| Species Codes | giakin3, GIKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Kingfisher belong to?
The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Giant Kingfisher?
The giant kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest....
Where can I report a Giant Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giakin3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
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