Malachite Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher (<em>Corythornis cristatus</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Corythornis; binomial: Corythornis cristatus; authority: (Pallas, 1764).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Subspecies treatment unsettled. Treatment here follows Fry et al. (1992).
