Amazon Kingfisher vs Hook-billed Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona compared with Melidora macrorrhina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Kingfisher | Hook-billed Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroceryle amazona | Melidora macrorrhina |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) | 99.0 g (3.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amazon Kingfisher only
Hook-billed Kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amazon Kingfisher
Least Concern
Hook-billed Kingfisher
About These Birds
Amazon Kingfisher
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.