Giant Kingfisher

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)

Family

Alcedinidae

Genus

Megaceryle

Species

Megaceryle maxima (Giant Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオヤマセミ

Chinese 大魚狗

Spanish Martín gigante africano

French Martin-pêcheur géant

German Riesenfischer

Portuguese guarda-rios-gigantes

Russian Гигантский пегий зимородок

Similar Species in Megaceryle

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Megaceryle lugubris

Least Concern

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Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

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Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Kingfisher?

The scientific name of Giant Kingfisher is Megaceryle maxima. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of Giant Kingfisher?

Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Giant Kingfisher live?

Giant Kingfisher is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Giant Kingfisher belong to?

Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the genus Megaceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Giant Kingfisher endangered?

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

What kingdom does Giant Kingfisher belong to?

Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Kingfisher?

The closest relatives of Giant Kingfisher in the genus Megaceryle include นกกะเต็นขาวดำใหญ่, Belted Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher.