About the Ruddy Kingfisher
The ruddy kingfisher is a medium-sized tree kingfisher, widely distributed in east and southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Halcyon coromanda |
| Species Codes | rudkin1, RUKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruddy Kingfisher belong to?
The Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Ruddy Kingfisher?
The ruddy kingfisher is a medium-sized tree kingfisher, widely distributed in east and southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Ruddy Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruddy Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rudkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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