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White-throated Kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Coraciiformes (شقراقيات)
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Halcyon
Species
Halcyon smyrnensis (White-throated Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオショウビン
Chinese 白胸翡翠
Spanish Alción de Esmirna
French Martin-chasseur de Smyrne
German Braunliest
Portuguese guarda-rios-de-papo-branco
Russian Красноносый зимородок
Thai นกกะเต็นอกขาว

Similar Species in Halcyon

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Black-capped Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata
Vulnerable
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Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
Least Concern
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Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis
Least Concern
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Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
Least Concern
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Gray-headed Kingfisher
Halcyon leucocephala
Least Concern
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Javan Kingfisher
Halcyon cyanoventris
Least Concern
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Mangrove Kingfisher
Halcyon senegaloides
Least Concern
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Ruddy Kingfisher
Halcyon coromanda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-throated Kingfisher?
The scientific name of White-throated Kingfisher is Halcyon smyrnensis. It belongs to the genus Halcyon.
What is the conservation status of White-throated Kingfisher?
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-throated Kingfisher live?
White-throated Kingfisher is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does White-throated Kingfisher belong to?
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) belongs to the genus Halcyon, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.
Is White-throated Kingfisher endangered?
No, White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-throated Kingfisher belong to?
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of White-throated Kingfisher?
The closest relatives of White-throated Kingfisher in the genus Halcyon include Black-capped Kingfisher, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Brown-breasted Kingfisher, Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Gray-headed Kingfisher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Halcyon — 12 Species

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Black-capped Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata
VU 🐾
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
LC 🐾
Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis
LC 🐾
Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Kingfisher
Halcyon leucocephala
LC 🐾
Javan Kingfisher
Halcyon cyanoventris
LC 🐾
Mangrove Kingfisher
Halcyon senegaloides
LC 🐾
Ruddy Kingfisher
Halcyon coromanda
LC 🐾
Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
LC 🐾
Woodland Kingfisher
Halcyon senegalensis
LC 🐾
Chocolate-backed Kingfisher
Halcyon badia
LC
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White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
LC
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