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Scientific Name
Megaceryle alcyon
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Megaceryle alcyon (Linnaeus, 1758)
Park
Dinosaur National Monument (DINO)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Belted Kingfisher
Park Synonyms
Ceryle alcyon
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae |
| Subfamily | Cerylinae |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Species | Megaceryle alcyon |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Natural History Field Observation Card is on file. The species’ normal migratory, breeding, or wintering range does fall within Dinosaur National Monument. At least one card was submitted by a qualified ornithologist/biologist, or at least one card includes a written description or photo sufficient to rule out similar species.; Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Abundance
Rare
Abundance Notes
Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Seasonality Tags
-
Resident
Possible Breeder - Indirect form of evidence: Species found in suitable breeding habitat during its breeding season.; Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
eln/NCPN I&M
Created Date
4/29/2004 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
jrbrehm@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/20/2025 10:39:03 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
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