Amazon Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloroceryle-amazona"></birdfyi-bird>The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.1 cm and a weight of 121 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family