Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher
Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (<em>Alcedo peninsulae</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo peninsulae) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Alcedo; binomial: Alcedo peninsulae; authority: Laubmann, 1941.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher Alcedo peninsulae is split from Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher A. euryzona based on differences in plumage, especially female plumage (del Hoyo & Collar 2014; HBW/BirdLife. See Eaton et al. 2021).
