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Alción capirotado

Halcyon pileata

Vulnerable

About

The Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) is a species in the genus Halcyon. It is currently classified as Vulnerable 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 Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Halcyon pileata (Alción capirotado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤマショウビン

Chinese 蓝翡翠

Spanish Alción capirotado

French Martin-chasseur à coiffe noire

German Kappenliest

Russian Ошейниковый зимородок

Thai นกกะเต็นหัวดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alción capirotado?

The scientific name of Alción capirotado is Halcyon pileata. It belongs to the genus Halcyon.

What is the conservation status of Alción capirotado?

Alción capirotado (Halcyon pileata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alción capirotado live?

Alción capirotado is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Alción capirotado belong to?

Alción capirotado (Halcyon pileata) belongs to the genus Halcyon, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Alción capirotado endangered?

Yes, Alción capirotado (Halcyon pileata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Alción capirotado belong to?

Alción capirotado (Halcyon pileata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Alción capirotado?

The closest relatives of Alción capirotado in the genus Halcyon include Alción cabeciblanco, Alción cabecipardo, Alción castaño, Alción de Esmirna, Alción de Java.