Brown-winged Kingfisher
Pelargopsis amauroptera
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyAlcedinidae (Kingfishers)
- GenusPelargopsis (Large-billed Kingfishers)
- SpeciesPelargopsis amauroptera (Brown-winged Kingfisher)
About the Brown-winged Kingfisher
The brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a species of bird in the subfamily Halcyoninae. It is found along the north and eastern coasts of the Bay of Bengal, occurring in the countries of Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. In India, it has been mainly reported from the Sundarbans region but records from further south near Chilka exist.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-winged Kingfisher in Sundarbans National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-winged Kingfisher in Sundarbans National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-winged Kingfisher sighting in Sundarbans National Park, based on 469 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-winged Kingfisher in Sundarbans National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Brown-winged Kingfisher in Sundarbans National Park in our monthly data.