Malachite Kingfisher
Corythornis cristatus
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Overview
The malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Malachite kingfisher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
