1,635 observationsLeast Concern
Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Coraciiformes βΊFamily: Alcedinidae βΊGenus: Halcyon
About
The striped kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) is a species of bird in the tree kingfisher subfamily. It was first described by Edward, Lord Stanley, in Salt's Voyage to Abyssinia in 1814 as "Chelicut kingfisher" Alaudo Chelicuti.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Striped Kingfisher is Halcyon chelicuti.
- The Striped Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the class Aves.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the family Alcedinidae.
- Striped Kingfisher belongs to the genus Halcyon.