About the Woodland Kingfisher
The Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) 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 wookin1 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 senegalensis |
| Species Codes | wookin1, WOKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Woodland Kingfisher belong to?
The Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Woodland Kingfisher?
The Woodland 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 Woodland Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Woodland Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wookin1, 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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