Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher
Corythornis madagascariensis
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The Madagascar pygmy kingfisher is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and found in western dry deciduous forests.
The Madagascar pygmy kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae.
It is endemic to Madagascar and found in western dry deciduous forests.
The first formal description of the Madagascan pygmy kingfisher was by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae under the binomial name Alcedo madagascariensis.
Although it has been placed in the genera Ceyx and Ispidina in the past, a study of its molecular phylogenetic relationships with other genera in the region suggests it is best treated as a member of the genus Corythornis.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Corythornis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Frank Vassen from Brussels, Belgium (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Corythornis madagascariensis, commonly known as the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) live?
- Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) is found in Africa.
- What family does Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) belong to?
- Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher)?
- The plumage of Corythornis madagascariensis (Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher) combines these colours: Brown and Blue.
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