About the Spotted Kingfisher
The spotted wood kingfisher or spotted kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Negros and Panay where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Actenoides lindsayi |
| Species Codes | spokin1, SPKI, SWKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Kingfisher belong to?
The Spotted Kingfisher (Actenoides lindsayi) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Kingfisher?
The spotted wood kingfisher or spotted kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Negros and Panay where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Spotted Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spokin1, or on iNaturalist.
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