Chocolate-backed Kingfisher

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Chocolate-backed Kingfisher (<em>Halcyon badia</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Overview

Chocolate-backed Kingfisher (Halcyon badia) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Halcyon; binomial: Halcyon badia; authority: Verreaux, J & Verreaux, É, 1851.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treat species as monotypic; includes obscuridorsalis and lopezi (Woodall 2001).

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