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Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
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About
The striped kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) is a species of bird in the tree kingfisher subfamily. It was first described by Edward, Lord Stanley, in Salt's Voyage to Abyssinia in 1814 as "Chelicut kingfisher" Alaudo Chelicuti.
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 8, 2026Leopard Ln, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: sundwnrView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 2026National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Niall PerrinsView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 29, 2026Nairobi National Park, Langata, Nairobi, KEObserver: timothylloydView observation from May 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Mar 21, 2026HRXX+WR, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Haron lenges MaririView observation from Mar 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 15, 2025Kitenkela, KenyaObserver: Haron lenges MaririView observation from May 15, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 12, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: koenbetjesView observation from Apr 12, 2025 on iNaturalist