About the Striped Kingfisher
The Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) is a species of bird in the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), within the order Coraciiformes. This family contains 117 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code strkin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Halcyon chelicuti |
| Species Codes | strkin1, STKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striped Kingfisher belong to?
The Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Striped Kingfisher?
The Striped Kingfisher is a member of the Kingfishers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Striped Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Striped Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strkin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Kingfishers 117 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
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