Subfamily Cerylinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Alcedinidae Higher classification Megaceryle | |
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Similar Bird, Common kingfisher, Ruddy kingfisher, Kingfisher, Brown dipper | ||
Crested kingfisher a bird video
The crested kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris) is a very large kingfisher that is native to parts of southern Asia, stretching eastwards from the Indian Subcontinent towards Japan. It forms a species complex with the other three Megaceryle species.
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Crested kingfisher
Range and habitat
It is resident in the Himalayas and mountain foothills of northern India, Bangladesh, northern Indochina, Southeast Asia, Japan and Pacific Russia. This bird is mainly found in mountain rivers and larger rivers in the foothills of mountains.
Description
It is a very large (41 cm) 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.
Status
A decline has been noted in northeastern China. Declines have been linked to habitat destruction.
Races
There are four accepted races:
