Kingfishers
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Blue-breasted Kingfishers
The Blue-breasted Kingfishers, Halcyon malimbica, is a tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in tropical West Africa. This kingfisher is…
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Biak Paradise Kingfisher
Bird Overview The adult Biak Paradise Kingfisher (Tanysiptera riedelii), including its dramatically elongated tail feathers, measures approximately 14 inches (36cm)…
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Kingfishers
The Kingfishers group belongs to the order Coraciiformes. There has been some confusion over the families within the order due…
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São Tomé Kingfishers
The São Tomé Kingfisher (Alcedo thomensis) is a captivating bird species belonging to the river kingfisher group. This striking bird…
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White-mantled Kingfishers
The White-mantled Kingfisher, also known as the New Britain Kingfisher (Todiramphus albonotatus), is a striking bird species endemic to the…
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Brown-winged Kingfishers
The Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a striking member of the tree kingfisher family, known for its vibrant colors and…
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Common Kingfishers
The Common Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) are known by other names: the European Kingfisher, the Eurasian Kingfisher and the River Kingfisher.…
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Crested Kingfishers
The Crested Kingfishers (Megaceryle lugubris) occur naturally in the Himalayas and foothills of North East India, Bangladesh, northern Indochina, and…
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American Pygmy Kingfishers
The American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is one of the smallest and most elusive members of the kingfisher family found…
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Rufous-backed Kingfishers
The Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) is a captivating and lesser-known species of river kingfisher that inhabits the lush tropical forests…
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