American Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloroceryle-aenea"></birdfyi-bird>The American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (martines pescadores), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 14 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Martín pescador pigmeo (Chloroceryle aenea), 13–14 cm. Plumaje verde oscuro arriba; rufo-anaranjado en garganta y pecho; vientre blanco. El martín pescador más pequeño del Nuevo Mundo. Habita en bordes de ríos y arroyos sombreados de América tropical (México al noroeste de Bolivia y Brasil).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Peso | 13,983333333333334 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Especies | Chloroceryle aenea |
Distribution
American Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the American Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
How does the American Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
How big is the American Pygmy-kingfisher?
What order and family does the American Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family