About the African Pygmy Kingfisher
The African pygmy kingfisher is a small insectivorous kingfisher found in the Afrotropics, mostly in woodland habitats.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Ispidina picta |
| Species Codes | afpkin1, AFPK, APKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Pygmy Kingfisher belong to?
The African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the African Pygmy Kingfisher?
The African pygmy kingfisher is a small insectivorous kingfisher found in the Afrotropics, mostly in woodland habitats....
Where can I report a African Pygmy Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of African Pygmy Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afpkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
1,357
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