About the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher
The Malaysian blue-banded kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily, Alcedininae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and rivers. It is found in Myanmar, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Alcedo peninsulae |
| Species Codes | bubkin1, MBBK |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher?
The Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher?
The Malaysian blue-banded kingfisher is a species of kingfisher in the subfamily, Alcedininae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and rivers. It is found in Myanmar, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo....
Where can I report a Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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