🌿Native Nature

Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

Taxonomy

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

About

The giant kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert other than the arid southwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Kingfisher?
The scientific name of Giant Kingfisher is Megaceryle maxima.
What is the conservation status of Giant Kingfisher?
The Giant Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
What family does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the family Alcedinidae.
What genus does Giant Kingfisher belong to?
Giant Kingfisher belongs to the genus Megaceryle.