Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Megaceryle
Species
Megaceryle lugubris
Status
least concern
Distinguishing features
It is a speckled/striped black and white kingfisher with evenly barred wings and tail. It lacks a supercilium and has a spotted breast, which is sometimes mixed with rufous colouration. It has a crest that can be raised. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 41 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Nrg800 on Wikipedia: Global distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is resident of the Himalayas and foothills of Northern India, Bangladesh, northern Indochina, Southeast Asia and Japan.
This bird is mainly found in mountain rivers and larger rivers in foothills. (Wikipedia)
