About the Beach Kingfisher
The Beach Kingfisher (Todiramphus saurophagus) 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 beakin2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus saurophagus |
| Species Codes | beakin2, BEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beach Kingfisher belong to?
The Beach Kingfisher (Todiramphus saurophagus) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Beach Kingfisher?
The Beach 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 Beach Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Beach Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beakin2, 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
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