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White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Taxonomy

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

About

The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) also known as the white-breasted kingfisher is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even

Frequently Asked Questions

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