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Pied Kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

Taxonomy

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

About

The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Originally described by Linnaeus in 1758, it has five recognised subspecies. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish make it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle. They are usually...

Frequently Asked Questions

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