About the Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher
The Kofiau paradise kingfisher is a tree kingfisher belonging to the family Alcedinidae, subfamily Halcyoninae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Tanysiptera ellioti |
| Species Codes | kopkin1, KOPK, KPKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher belong to?
The Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher (Tanysiptera ellioti) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher?
The Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher?
The Kofiau paradise kingfisher is a tree kingfisher belonging to the family Alcedinidae, subfamily Halcyoninae....
Where can I report a Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Kofiau Paradise-Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kopkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
7
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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