Amazon Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.1 cm
Weight
121.0 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
About
The Amazon Kingfisher is a large green-and-white kingfisher weighing 121 g with a 26.1 cm wingspan, perching over rivers and lakes across tropical America. It plunges headfirst into water to catch fish, making it one of the most visible birds along Amazonian waterways.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Weight | 121.0 g | 4.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Species | Chloroceryle amazona |
Distribution
Amazon 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 Amazon Kingfisher endangered?
The Amazon Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazon Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.
How big is the Amazon Kingfisher?
The Amazon Kingfisher has a wingspan of 26.1 cm, weight of 121.0 g.
What order and family does the Amazon Kingfisher belong to?
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
Similar Birds
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African Dwarf-kingfisher
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Least Concern
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American Pygmy-kingfisher
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Least Concern
Azure Kingfisher
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Least Concern
Banded Kingfisher
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Least Concern
Beach Kingfisher
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Least Concern
Belted Kingfisher
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Least Concern
Biak Paradise-kingfisher
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Near Threatened