About the Sacred Kingfisher
The sacred kingfisher is a medium-sized woodland kingfisher that occurs in mangroves, woodlands, forests and river valleys in Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the western Pacific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus sanctus |
| Species Codes | sackin1, SAKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sacred Kingfisher belong to?
The Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Sacred Kingfisher?
The sacred kingfisher is a medium-sized woodland kingfisher that occurs in mangroves, woodlands, forests and river valleys in Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the western Pacific....
Where can I report a Sacred Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Sacred Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sackin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
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