American Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.2 cm
Weight
13.983333333333334 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Weight | 13.983333333333334 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Species | Chloroceryle aenea |
Distribution
American Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Similar Birds
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Belted Kingfisher
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Biak Paradise-kingfisher
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Near Threatened