Green Kingfisher
Chloroceryle americana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloroceryle-americana"></birdfyi-bird>The Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.4 cm and a weight of 32.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 32.9 g | 1.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 36-27 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Species | Chloroceryle americana |
Distribution
Green Kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family