About the Half-collared Kingfisher
The half-collared kingfisher is a kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae that is found in southern and eastern Africa. It feeds almost exclusively on fish and frequents streams, rivers and larger bodies of water with dense shoreline vegetation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Alcedo semitorquata |
| Species Codes | hackin1, SCKI, HCKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Half-collared Kingfisher belong to?
The Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Half-collared Kingfisher?
The half-collared kingfisher is a kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae that is found in southern and eastern Africa. It feeds almost exclusively on fish and frequents streams, rivers and larger bodies of water with dense shoreline vegetation....
Where can I report a Half-collared Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Half-collared Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hackin1, or on iNaturalist.
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