About the Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher
The brown-headed paradise kingfisher, also known as the russet paradise kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the lowland forest in the Bird's Tail Peninsula. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Like all paradise kingfishers this bird has colourful plumage with a red bill and distinctive long tail streamers. No subspecies are distinguished.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Tanysiptera danae |
| Species Codes | bhpkin1, BHPK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher belong to?
The Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera danae) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher?
The brown-headed paradise kingfisher, also known as the russet paradise kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the lowland forest in the Bird's Tail Peninsula. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Like all...
Where can I report a Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhpkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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