About the Scaly-breasted Kingfisher
The scaly-breasted kingfisher or regent kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to central and southwestern Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical, moist, montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Actenoides princeps |
| Species Codes | scakin1, SBBK, SBKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Kingfisher (Actenoides princeps) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scaly-breasted Kingfisher?
The Scaly-breasted Kingfisher is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scaly-breasted Kingfisher?
The scaly-breasted kingfisher or regent kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae endemic to central and southwestern Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical, moist, montane forests....
Where can I report a Scaly-breasted Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-breasted Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scakin1, or on iNaturalist.
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