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Birds are advanced vertebrates that are adapted to life on land and in the air. Birds are classified into six categories: waterfowl, wading birds, climbing birds, land birds, birds of prey, and songbirds.These six categories are collectively referred to as the six major ecological groups of birds. There are many species of birds, spread all over the world, and the ecology is diverse. There are more than 9,020 known bird species in existence.

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Alcedo leucogasterLC

Alcedo leucogaster

Alcedo leucogaster,White-bellied Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

White-bellied Kingfisher: Corythornis leucogaster, Alcedo leucogaster, White-bellied Kingfisher, There are three subspecies (Alced···

Ispidina madagascariensisLC

Ispidina madagascariensis

Ispidina madagascariensis,Ceyx madagascariensis,Madagascan pygmy kingfisher,Alcedo madagascariensis

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

The scientific name of the small kingfisher is Ispidina madagascariensis, Ceyx madagascariensis, foreign names Madagascan pygmy ki···

Ispidina pictaLC

Ispidina picta

Ispidina picta,African Pygmy-kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Ispidina picta (African Pygomy-Kingfisher) has three subspecies (1.Ispidina picta pictus is found in Senegal, Eritrea and Uganda).···

Ispidina leconteiLC

Ispidina lecontei

Ispidina lecontei,African Dwarf-kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Ispidina lecontei, African Dwarf kingfisher, has two subspecies (1.Ispidina lecontei ruficeps is found from eastern Liberia to Gha···

Chloroceryle aeneaLC

Chloroceryle aenea

Chloroceryle aenea,Pygmy Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Chloroceryle aenea, also known as Pygmy Kingfisher, has two subspecies (1.Chloroceryle aenea stictoptera is found in Gustaja, sout···

Chloroceryle indaLC

Chloroceryle inda

Chloroceryle inda,Green-and-rufous Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Chloroceryle inda, also known as Green-and-rufous Kingfisher, is a species of kingfisher.The brown bellies are fish-eating kingfis···

Chloroceryle amazonaLC

Chloroceryle amazona

Chloroceryle amazona,Amazon Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Chloroceryle amazona, the scientific name of the Amazon green fish dog, is the largest species of green fish dog, and its appearan···

Chloroceryle americanaLC

Chloroceryle americana

Chloroceryle americana,Green Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Chloroceryle americana, also known as Green Kingfisher, has five subspecies (1.Chloroceryle americana hachisukai is found in Arizo···

Ceryle rudisLC

Ceryle rudis

Ceryle rudis,Pied kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Ceryle rudis, Pied kingfisher, has four subspecies (1. The common subspecies Ceryle rudis insignis2. Ceryle rudis leucomelanurus3.···

Ceryle torquataLC

Ceryle torquata

Ceryle torquata,Megaceryle torquata,Ringed Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Ceryle torquata, Megaceryle torquata, Ringed Kingfisher, no subspecies.The brown-bellies feed mainly on small fish, eat crustacean···

Ceryle alcyonLC

Ceryle alcyon

Ceryle alcyon,Belted Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Ceryle alcyon, Belted Kingfisher, no subspecies.White-bellies emit clear chirps to warn when threatening intruders or partners. Ve···

Megaceryle lugubrisLC

Megaceryle lugubris

Megaceryle lugubris,Crested Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris, Crested Kingfisher) has three subspecies (1. The common subspecies of crested fish dog, M···

Megaceryle maximaLC

Megaceryle maxima

Megaceryle maxima,Giant Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Megaceryle maxima, the foreign name Giant Kingfisher, has two subspecies, one is the named subspecies (M. m. maxima), distributed ···

Syma megarhynchaLC

Syma megarhyncha

Syma megarhyncha,Mountain Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Syma megarhyncha, Mountain Kingfisher, has three subspecies (1.Syma megarhyncha wellsiwdg is found in western New Guinea. 2.Syma m···

Syma torotoroLC

Syma torotoro

Syma torotoro,Yellow-billed Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Syma torotoro, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, has three subspecies (1.Syma torotoro torotoro is found in New Guinea, Papua and Aru Isla···

Todirhamphus pyrrhopygiaLC

Todirhamphus pyrrhopygia

Todirhamphus pyrrhopygia,Red-backed Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

The Red-backed emerald, Todirhamphus pyrrhopygia, or red-backed Kingfisher, is a member of the Kingfisher family.The red-backed em···

Todirhamphus godeffroyiLC

Todirhamphus godeffroyi

Todirhamphus godeffroyi,Halcyon godeffroyi,Marquenan Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

The scientific names of the Mak Island emerald are Todirhamphus godeffroyi, Halcyon godeffroyi, Marquenan Kingfisher, without subs···

Todirhamphus gertrudaeLC

Todirhamphus gertrudae

Todirhamphus gertrudae,Tuamotu Kingfisher,Niau kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Its scientific name is Todirhamphus gertrudae, its foreign name is Tuamotu Kingfisher, Niau kingfisher, and its specific habit is ···

Todirhamphus veneratusLC

Todirhamphus veneratus

Todirhamphus veneratus,Society kingfisher,ahiti kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Todirhamphus veneratus, Society kingfisher, ahiti kingfisher, with two subspecies (1.Todirhamphus veneratus veneratus Veneratus is···

Todirhamphus ruficollariLC

Todirhamphus ruficollari

Todirhamphus ruficollari,Halcyon ruficollaris,Mewing kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Cook Islands emerald scientific name Todirhamphus ruficollari, Halcyon ruficollaris, foreign name Mewing kingfisher, no subspecies···

Todirhamphus tutaLC

Todirhamphus tuta

Todirhamphus tuta,Chattering kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

The Bora emerald is known as Todirhamphus tuta, Chattering kingfisher, and has three subspecies (1.Todirhamphus tuta tutus is foun···

Todirhamphus australasiaLC

Todirhamphus australasia

Todirhamphus australasia,Halcyon australasia,australasia,Timor Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Todirhamphus australasia, Halcyon australasia, australasia, Timor Kingfisher, has 5 subspecies (1. The subspecies Todirhamphus aus···

Todirhamphus recurvirostrisLC

Todirhamphus recurvirostris

Todirhamphus recurvirostris,Flat-billed Kingfisher

Climbing birdsNo textual research information is available

Todirhamphus recurvirostris, Flat-billed Kingfisher, has 5 subspecies (1.Todirhamphus recurvirostris sanctus is found in Australia···

Todirhamphus sanctusLC

Todirhamphus sanctus

Todirhamphus sanctus,Sacred Kingfisher,Halcyon sancta

Climbing birdsAbout 20 years

Todirhamphus sanctus, Sacred Kingfisher, Halcyon sancta, There are five subspecies (1.Todirhamphus sanctus) found in Australia, th···

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