About the Common Paradise-Kingfisher
The common paradise kingfisher, also known as the Galatea paradise kingfisher and the racquet-tailed kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of the Maluku Islands and New Guinea. Like all paradise kingfishers, it has a red bill and colourful plumage. The species is common and the IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Tanysiptera galatea |
| Species Codes | copkin1, CPKI, COPK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Paradise-Kingfisher belong to?
The Common Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera galatea) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Common Paradise-Kingfisher?
The common paradise kingfisher, also known as the Galatea paradise kingfisher and the racquet-tailed kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of the Maluku Islands and New Guinea. Like all paradise kingfishers, it has a ...
Where can I report a Common Paradise-Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Paradise-Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code copkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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