ARKive - Silvery kingfisher - Alcedo argentata- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Silvery kingfisher (Alcedo argentata)

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The beautiful iridescent plumage of the kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) makes it one of our most colourful and instantly recognisable birds;... More 32 Images 6 Videos
Blue-banded kingfisher (Alcedo euryzona)
A fairly rare bird, the blue-banded kingfisher (Alcedo euryzona) gets its name from the characteristic dull blue band across the breast of... More 10 Images 0 videos
Bismarck kingfisher (Alcedo websteri)
Information on the Bismarck kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Blyth's kingfisher (Alcedo hercules)
Information on Blyth's kingfisher (Alcedo hercules) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus)
The Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) is a tiny, shy, forest-dwelling kingfisher which is endemic to the Philippines. The plumage... More 1 Image 0 videos
Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Information on the black-capped kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video
Tuamotu kingfisher (Todiramphus gambieri)
Information on the Tuamotu kingfisher (Todiramphus gambieri) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
White-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
Information on the white-breasted kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 5 Videos
Brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera)
Information on the brown-winged kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 1 Video
Kofiau paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera ellioti)
Information on the Kofiau paradise-kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
Information on the laughing kookaburra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos
Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
The belted kingfisher is one of the most widespread land birds in North America, occupying a diverse range of aquatic habitats. One of few... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Rufous-lored kingfisher (Todiramphus winchelli)
With its dazzling plumage, the rufous-lored kingfisher is a striking member of the kingfisher family. It has large rusty-orange spots in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Lilac-cheeked kingfisher (Cittura cyanotis)
Information on the lilac-cheeked kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Not only is the pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) the largest bird capable of a true hover in still air, it is also the only kingfisher with... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Sulawesi kingfisher (Ceyx fallax)
Information on the Sulawesi kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Blue-capped kingfisher (Actenoides hombroni)
The blue-capped kingfisher is a stunning bird named for its dark purple-blue crown. It has a ‘moustache’ of the same colour, and a... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sombre kingfisher (Todiramphus funebris)
The sombre kingfisher’s Latin name funebris, means pertaining to burial or funeral, and refers to this bird’s dark plumage. The upperparts... More 2 Images 0 videos
Collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)
A striking, small, blue-green kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris), the collared kingfisher has a blue head, back and rump, with a wash of... More 7 Images 2 Videos
Green-backed kingfisher (Actenoides monachus)
Information on the green-backed kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cinnamon-banded kingfisher (Todiramphus australasia)
Information on the cinnamon-banded kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mangaia kingfisher (Todiramphus ruficollaris)
This small, pretty kingfisher is endemic to a single island, Mangaia, which fossil records show used to have 13 resident landbirds, but now... More 3 Images 0 videos
Grey-headed kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala)
The grey-headed kingfisher is an insect-eating kingfisher with a silvery-grey head, nape and breast and a distinctive chestnut belly.The... More 13 Images 3 Videos
Rufous collared kingfisher (Actenoides concretus)
Information on the rufous collared kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda)
Information on the ruddy kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Madagascar pygmy-kingfisher (Ceyx madagascariensis)
Information on the Madagascar pygmy-kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas)
Information on the southern yellow-billed hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 0 videos
Madagascan bee-eater (Merops superciliosus)
Infomation on the Madagascan bee-eater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Keel-billed motmot (Electron carinatum)
Information on the keel-billed motmot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Malabar pied hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus)
Information on the malabar pied hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video

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