About the Amazon Kingfisher
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a species of bird in the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), within the order Coraciiformes. This family contains 117 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code amakin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Chloroceryle amazona |
| Species Codes | amakin1, AMKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazon Kingfisher belong to?
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Amazon Kingfisher?
The Amazon Kingfisher is a member of the Kingfishers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Amazon Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazon Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amakin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Kingfishers 117 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
8,827
iNat Observations
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