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Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata · Alcedinidae · Coraciiformes

Best monthsAug · Oct–Novmost records
Records959in 1 country
Most seen inZambia959 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Half-collared Kingfisher
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About

Half-collared Kingfisher in brief

The half-collared kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) is a bird of the Alcedinidae family — species of bird.

In Zambia it has 959 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in August, October and November.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Zambia959 records · best Oct, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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Belted Kingfisher
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Belted Kingfisher

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Belted Kingfisher