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Brown-winged Kingfisher

Pelargopsis amauroptera

Near Threatened

About

The Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a species in the genus Pelargopsis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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.

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 (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Coraciiformes (Gökkuzgunumsular)

Species

Pelargopsis amauroptera (Brown-winged Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバネコウハシショウビン

Chinese 褐翅翡翠

Spanish Alción alipardo

French Martin-chasseur à ailes brunes

German Braunflügelliest

Russian Белокрылый гуриал

Thai นกกะเต็นใหญ่ปีกสีน้ำตาล

Similar Species in Pelargopsis

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Great-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis melanorhyncha

Least Concern

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Stork-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown-winged Kingfisher?

The scientific name of Brown-winged Kingfisher is Pelargopsis amauroptera. It belongs to the genus Pelargopsis.

What is the conservation status of Brown-winged Kingfisher?

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown-winged Kingfisher live?

Brown-winged 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 Brown-winged Kingfisher belong to?

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) belongs to the genus Pelargopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

What kingdom does Brown-winged Kingfisher belong to?

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Brown-winged Kingfisher?

The closest relatives of Brown-winged Kingfisher in the genus Pelargopsis include Great-billed Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher.