family
Alcedinidae
Alcedinidae is a family in the order Coraciiformes. This database currently files 1 species under it, recorded across 117 countries.
- Species filed
- 1
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 117
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- Not recorded
What is in Alcedinidae?
1 genus filed directly under this family.
Alcedo
1 species
Best-known members of Alcedinidae
Ranked by popularity score.

Common kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
How threatened is Alcedinidae?
1 of 1 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 1 | 100% |
Where is Alcedinidae recorded?
Species on file in this family with sighting records in each country. Recorded sightings, not natural ranges.
- None on record
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
All species in Alcedinidae
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common kingfisher | Alcedo atthis | Alcedinidae | Least Concern | Not recorded | 117 |