About the Woodland Kingfisher
The woodland kingfisher is a tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara.
Source: Wikipedia
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 tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara....
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.
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More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
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