Image via Macaulay Library
Half-collared Kingfisher
- Scientific name
- Alcedo semitorquata
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Square
Where it came from
The half-collared kingfisher, Alcedo semitorquata, is an Afrotropical bird species identified within the Alcedinidae family. These birds are typically found in proximity to clear, flowing rivers and streams across sub-Saharan Africa, where their presence is often dictated by the availability of suitable hunting perches that overlook stable, unpolluted water sources.
Evolutionarily, the species features a distinctive morphology adapted for its environment, including a broad wing shape that facilitates agile, short-burst flight between riparian foliage and a square tail that provides stability during precise, low-altitude dives. The 'half-collared' designation refers to the dark blue patch extending from the side of the neck, a hallmark of the species' appearance that was documented by naturalists during the expansion of European ornithological cataloging in the 19th century.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Half-collared Kingfisher
Half-collared Kingfisher is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Half-collared Kingfisher on collecto.rs?
Half-collared Kingfisher doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Half-collared Kingfisher?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Half-collared Kingfisher catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Half-collared Kingfisher is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
