🌿Native Nature

Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Halcyon malimbica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Alcedinidae ›Genus: Halcyon

About

The blue-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon malimbica) is a tree kingfisher widely distributed across Equatorial Africa. This kingfisher is essentially resident, but retreats from drier savanna areas to wetter habitats in the dry season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-breasted Kingfisher?
The scientific name of Blue-breasted Kingfisher is Halcyon malimbica.
What is the conservation status of Blue-breasted Kingfisher?
The Blue-breasted Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
What family does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the family Alcedinidae.
What genus does Blue-breasted Kingfisher belong to?
Blue-breasted Kingfisher belongs to the genus Halcyon.