Blue-capped Kingfisher

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Blue-capped Kingfisher (<em>Actenoides hombroni</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

Blue-capped Kingfisher (Actenoides hombroni) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Actenoides; binomial: Actenoides hombroni; authority: Bonaparte, 1850.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Hombron's Kingfisher Actenoides hombroni to Blue-capped Kingfisher to align with other major world bird lists.

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