Kingfishers
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Alcedinidae
Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. There are 93 species worldwide and two species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Malagasy Kingfisher | Alcedo vintsioides | Common resident, LC |
| Madagascar Pygmy-Kingfisher* | Ispidina madagascariensis | Common resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
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