About the Green-and-rufous Kingfisher
The green-and-rufous kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the American tropics from Nicaragua to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Chloroceryle inda |
| Species Codes | garkin1, GARK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-and-rufous Kingfisher belong to?
The Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Green-and-rufous Kingfisher?
The green-and-rufous kingfisher is a species of \"water kingfisher\" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the American tropics from Nicaragua to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Green-and-rufous Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-and-rufous Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code garkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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