About the Indigo-banded Kingfisher
The Indigo-banded kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, Masbate and the Western Visayas region. Some authorities consider this to be two separate species namely the birds from Western Visayas as the South indigo banded kingfisher and the birds from Luzon, Mindoro and Masbate as the North indigo banded kingfisher. Its habitat are in streams in tropical moist lowland forest. It is declining in population due to habitat loss and degradation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Ceyx cyanopectus |
| Species Codes | inbkin2, NIBK, IBKI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indigo-banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Indigo-banded Kingfisher?
The Indigo-banded Kingfisher is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
How can I identify the Indigo-banded Kingfisher?
The Indigo-banded kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, Masbate and the Western Visayas region. Some authorities consider this to be two separate species namely the birds from Western Visayas as the South i...
Where can I report a Indigo-banded Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Indigo-banded Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code inbkin2, or on iNaturalist.
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