American Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
11,2 cm
الوزن
13,983333333333334 g
الفصيلة
Alcedinidae
الرتبة
Coraciiformes
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حول
The American Pygmy-kingfisher is a tiny kingfisher weighing only 14 g with an 11.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting shaded streams and swampy forest edges from Mexico to South America. Despite its small size, it is an accomplished fisher, diving from low perches into shallow water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| الوزن | 13,983333333333334 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| الفصيلة | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| الأنواع | Chloroceryle aenea |
Distribution
American Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the American Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the American Pygmy-kingfisher?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 13.983333333333334 g.
What order and family does the American Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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