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Woodland Kingfisher
Halcyon senegalensis
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About
The woodland kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) is a tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 21, 2026Sobo Arobiodu Street, Ikeja, Lagos, NGObserver: zosiafranView observation from Sep 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 22, 2026Magodo Shangisha, Ikosi Ketu, Ikeja 105102, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: ifeanyiuddinView observation from Jun 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 4, 2026Balarabe Musa Crescent, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: Oluwakemi A-SView observation from Apr 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Dec 18, 2025NigeriaObserver: dylanbotView observation from Dec 18, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 17, 2025NigeriaObserver: dylanbotView observation from Dec 17, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 16, 2025H8MW+V77 Ikeja Golf Club, Fajuyi Way, Ikeja GRA, Lagos 101233, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Babajide AgboolaView observation from Nov 16, 2025 on iNaturalist