Kingfishers

  • Close Up Image of White-throated Kingfishers

    White-throated Kingfishers

    The White-throated Kingfishers (Halcyon smyrnensis), also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher or Smyrna Kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in…

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  • Belted Kingfishers

    Belted Kingfishers

    The Belted Kingfishers (Megaceryle alcyon) are large, distinctive water kingfishers. Table of Contents Toggle Description Distribution Breeding / Nesting Vocalizations…

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  • Winchell's Kingfishers (Todiramphus winchelli)

    Winchell’s Kingfishers

    The Winchell’s Kingfishers or Rufous-lored Kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli) is a Tree Kingfisher that is endemic to the Philippines. It is…

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  • Green Kingfishers

    Green Kingfishers

    The Green Kingfishers, Chloroceryle americana, is a resident breeding bird that occurs from southern Texas in the USA south through…

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  • Woodland Kingfishers

    Woodland Kingfishers

    The Woodland Kingfishers (Halcyon senegalensis) belongs to the tree kingfisher family. Table of Contents Toggle Description Distribution Call / Vocalization…

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  • Azure Kingfishers

    Azure Kingfishers

    The Azure Kingfishers (Alcedo azurea) are small Australian kingfishers. Author: Jeannine Miesle Table of Contents Toggle Description Subspecies, Ranges, and…

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  • African Dwarf Kingfishers

    African Dwarf Kingfishers

    The African Dwarf Kingfishers (Ceyx lecontei) – also known as Dwarf Kingfishers, Black-fronted Pygmy Kingfishers, Red-headed Dwarf Kingfishers, or Uganda…

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  • Mangrove Kingfishers

    Mangrove Kingfishers

    The Mangrove Kingfishers (Halcyon senegaloides) is a relatively common Southern African Tree Kingfisher with a large range. This species usually…

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  • Two Black-capped Kingfishers on the Tree

    Black-capped Kingfishers

    The Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) is a striking and vibrant bird belonging to the tree kingfisher family, known for its…

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  • Red-backed Kingfishers

    Red-backed Kingfishers

    The Red-backed Kingfishers (Todiramphas pyrrhopygius) was named for its flame or red-colored rump (Ancient Greek words pyrrho-/?????- “flame-colored” or “red”…

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