About the Banded Kingfisher
The banded kingfisher is a tree kingfisher found in lowland tropical forests of southeast Asia. It is the only member of the genus Lacedo. Male and female adults are very different in plumage. The male has a bright blue crown with black and blue banding on the back. The female has rufous and black banding on the head and upperparts.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Lacedo pulchella |
| Species Codes | bankin1, BFKI, BAKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Kingfisher belong to?
The Banded Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Banded Kingfisher?
The banded kingfisher is a tree kingfisher found in lowland tropical forests of southeast Asia. It is the only member of the genus Lacedo. Male and female adults are very different in plumage. The male has a bright blue crown with black and blue banding on the back. The female has rufous and black b...
Where can I report a Banded Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bankin1, or on iNaturalist.
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