About the Brown-hooded Kingfisher
The brown-hooded kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It has a brown head and blackish and turquoise wings. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, scrubland, forest edges, and also suburban areas. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Halcyon albiventris |
| Species Codes | brhkin1, BHKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-hooded Kingfisher belong to?
The Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Brown-hooded Kingfisher?
The brown-hooded kingfisher is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae, the tree kingfishers. It has a brown head and blackish and turquoise wings. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, living in woodland, scrubland, forest edges, and also suburban areas. The International Union for Conservation...
Where can I report a Brown-hooded Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-hooded Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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