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Green-backed Kingfisher

Actenoides monachus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Actenoides
Species
Actenoides monachus (Green-backed Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラショウビン
Chinese 綠背翡翠
Spanish Alción monje
French Martin-chasseur moine
German Einsiedlerliest
Russian Сулавесская альциона

Similar Species in Actenoides

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นกกะเต็นสร้อยคอสีน้ำตาล
Actenoides concretus
Near Threatened
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Blue-capped Kingfisher
Actenoides hombroni
Vulnerable
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Moustached Kingfisher
Actenoides bougainvillei
Endangered
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Scaly-breasted Kingfisher
Actenoides princeps
Near Threatened
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Spotted Kingfisher
Actenoides lindsayi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green-backed Kingfisher?
The scientific name of Green-backed Kingfisher is Actenoides monachus. It belongs to the genus Actenoides.
What is the conservation status of Green-backed Kingfisher?
Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green-backed Kingfisher live?
Green-backed Kingfisher is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Green-backed Kingfisher belong to?
Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) belongs to the genus Actenoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.
What kingdom does Green-backed Kingfisher belong to?
Green-backed Kingfisher (Actenoides monachus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Green-backed Kingfisher?
The closest relatives of Green-backed Kingfisher in the genus Actenoides include นกกะเต็นสร้อยคอสีน้ำตาล, Blue-capped Kingfisher, Moustached Kingfisher, Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, Spotted Kingfisher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Actenoides — 6 Species

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นกกะเต็นสร้อยคอสีน้ำตาล
Actenoides concretus
NT 🐾
Blue-capped Kingfisher
Actenoides hombroni
VU
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Green-backed Kingfisher
Actenoides monachus
NT
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Moustached Kingfisher
Actenoides bougainvillei
EN 🐾
Scaly-breasted Kingfisher
Actenoides princeps
NT 🐾
Spotted Kingfisher
Actenoides lindsayi
LC
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