About the Green Kingfisher
The green kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in the subfamily Cerylinae of the family Alcedinidae. It is found from southern Texas in the United States south through Central America, and in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Chloroceryle americana |
| Species Codes | grnkin, GKIN, GRKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Kingfisher belong to?
The Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Green Kingfisher?
The green kingfisher is a species of \"water kingfisher\" in the subfamily Cerylinae of the family Alcedinidae. It is found from southern Texas in the United States south through Central America, and in every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Green Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnkin, or on iNaturalist.
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