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Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

Least Concern

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Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)

Species

Megaceryle torquata (Ringed Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クビワヤマセミ

Chinese 棕腹鱼狗

Spanish Martín Pescador Grande

French Martin-pêcheur à ventre roux

German Rotbrustfischer

Portuguese martim-pescador-grande

Russian Красногрудый пегий зимородок

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ringed Kingfisher?

The scientific name of Ringed Kingfisher is Megaceryle torquata. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of Ringed Kingfisher?

Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ringed Kingfisher live?

Ringed Kingfisher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Ringed Kingfisher belong to?

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

Is Ringed Kingfisher endangered?

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

What kingdom does Ringed Kingfisher belong to?

Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Ringed Kingfisher?

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