About the Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher
The Javan blue-banded kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae. It is endemic to and found throughout Java, but is thought to be extremely rare due to human pressures such as habitat destruction. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and rivers. Its population is estimated to be just 50-249 individuals, and is believed to be in decline.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Alcedo euryzona |
| Species Codes | bubkin2, JBBK |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo euryzona) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher?
The Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher?
The Javan blue-banded kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily Alcedininae. It is endemic to and found throughout Java, but is thought to be extremely rare due to human pressures such as habitat destruction. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtro...
Where can I report a Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubkin2, or on iNaturalist.
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