About the Melanesian Kingfisher
The Melanesian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and the northwest and central Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the collared kingfisher.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus tristrami |
| Species Codes | melkin1, COKI, MEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Melanesian Kingfisher belong to?
The Melanesian Kingfisher (Todiramphus tristrami) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Melanesian Kingfisher?
The Melanesian kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and the northwest and central Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the co...
Where can I report a Melanesian Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Melanesian Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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