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Gray-headed Kingfisher

Halcyon leucocephala

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Halcyon
Species
Halcyon leucocephala (Gray-headed Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイガシラショウビン
Chinese 灰头翡翠
Spanish Alción cabeciblanco
French Martin-chasseur à tête grise
German Graukopfliest
Portuguese passarinha
Russian Сероголовая альциона

Similar Species in Halcyon

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นกกะเต็นแดง
Halcyon coromanda
Least Concern
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นกกะเต็นหัวดำ
Halcyon pileata
Vulnerable
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นกกะเต็นอกขาว
Halcyon smyrnensis
Least Concern
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Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
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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Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis
Least Concern
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Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Halcyon — 12 Species

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นกกะเต็นแดง
Halcyon coromanda
LC 🐾
นกกะเต็นหัวดำ
Halcyon pileata
VU 🐾
นกกะเต็นอกขาว
Halcyon smyrnensis
LC 🐾
Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
LC
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Gray-headed Kingfisher
Halcyon leucocephala
LC
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Javan Kingfisher
Halcyon cyanoventris
LC 🐾
Mangrove Kingfisher
Halcyon senegaloides
LC 🐾
Brown-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon gularis
LC 🐾
Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
LC 🐾
Woodland Kingfisher
Halcyon senegalensis
LC 🐾
Chocolate-backed Kingfisher
Halcyon badia
LC 🐾
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
LC
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