🐾

Gürtelfischer

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

About

The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a species in the genus Megaceryle. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Coraciiformes (Rackenvögel)

Species

Megaceryle alcyon (Gürtelfischer)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヤマセミ

Chinese 带鱼狗

Spanish Martín Pescador Norteño

French Martin-pêcheur d'Amérique

German Gürtelfischer

Portuguese guarda-rios-cintado

Russian Опоясанный пегий зимородок

Similar Species in Megaceryle

View all species in Megaceryle →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Riesenfischer vs Rotbrustfischer vs Trauerfischer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gürtelfischer?

The scientific name of Gürtelfischer is Megaceryle alcyon. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of Gürtelfischer?

Gürtelfischer (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gürtelfischer live?

Gürtelfischer is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Gürtelfischer belong to?

Gürtelfischer (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the genus Megaceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Gürtelfischer endangered?

No, Gürtelfischer (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gürtelfischer belong to?

Gürtelfischer (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gürtelfischer?

The closest relatives of Gürtelfischer in the genus Megaceryle include Riesenfischer, Rotbrustfischer, Trauerfischer.