About the Moustached Kingfisher
The moustached kingfisher, also called Bougainville moustached kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. An estimated 1,300–7,000 mature individuals are left.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Actenoides bougainvillei |
| Species Codes | moukin2, MOKI, BMKI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Kingfisher belong to?
The Moustached Kingfisher (Actenoides bougainvillei) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moustached Kingfisher?
The Moustached Kingfisher is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moustached Kingfisher?
The moustached kingfisher, also called Bougainville moustached kingfisher, is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. An estimated 1,300–7,000 mature individuals are left....
Where can I report a Moustached Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moukin2, or on iNaturalist.
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