About the Malachite Kingfisher
The malachite kingfisher is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Corythornis cristatus |
| Species Codes | malkin1, MTKI, MAKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malachite Kingfisher belong to?
The Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Malachite Kingfisher?
The malachite kingfisher is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements....
Where can I report a Malachite Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Malachite Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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