About the White-rumped Kingfisher
The white-rumped kingfisher or glittering kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Caridonax. It is endemic to Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Caridonax fulgidus |
| Species Codes | whrkin1, WRKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-rumped Kingfisher belong to?
The White-rumped Kingfisher (Caridonax fulgidus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the White-rumped Kingfisher?
The white-rumped kingfisher or glittering kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Caridonax. It is endemic to Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a White-rumped Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of White-rumped Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whrkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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