About the Green-backed Kingfisher
The green-backed kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Actenoides monachus |
| Species Codes | grbkin1, GBKI, BHHK |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Kingfisher belong to?
The Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green-backed Kingfisher?
The Green-backed Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Green-backed Kingfisher?
The green-backed kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to Indonesia, where it is restricted to north and central Sulawesi, and the islands of Manadotua and Lembeh. It can be found in the protected areas of Lore Lindu, Bogani Nani Wartabone, and Tangkoko Batuangus....
Where can I report a Green-backed Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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