About the Rufous-lored Kingfisher
The rufous-lored kingfisher, also known as Winchell's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, its natural habitat consists of tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by deforestation, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a vulnerable species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Todiramphus winchelli |
| Species Codes | rulkin1, RLKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-lored Kingfisher belong to?
The Rufous-lored Kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-lored Kingfisher?
The Rufous-lored Kingfisher is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-lored Kingfisher?
The rufous-lored kingfisher, also known as Winchell's kingfisher, is a species of bird in the kingfisher family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, its natural habitat consists of tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by deforestation, and the International Union for Conservati...
Where can I report a Rufous-lored Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-lored Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rulkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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