About the Malagasy Kingfisher
The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is found in Madagascar, Mayotte and the Comoros. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Corythornis vintsioides |
| Species Codes | malkin2, MAKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy Kingfisher belong to?
The Malagasy Kingfisher (Corythornis vintsioides) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Malagasy Kingfisher?
The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae that is found in Madagascar, Mayotte and the Comoros. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Malagasy Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malkin2, or on iNaturalist.
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