About the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher
The Madagascar pygmy kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and found in western dry deciduous forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Corythornis madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | mapkin1, MAPK, MPKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher belong to?
The Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher?
The Madagascar pygmy kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and found in western dry deciduous forests....
Where can I report a Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mapkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
260
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