Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Halcyon albiventris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="halcyon-albiventris"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.1 cm and a weight of 53.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm | 7.9 in |
| Weight | 53.833333333333336 g | 1.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Halcyon |
| Species | Halcyon albiventris |
Distribution
Brown-hooded Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family