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 (martines pescadores), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). 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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Martín pescador amazónico (Chloroceryle amazona), 28–30 cm. Gran martín pescador de América del Sur; verde oscuro arriba; banda pectoral rufopechuga en el macho; vientre blanco. Habita en ríos y lagos de la cuenca amazónica. Captura peces lanzándose en picado. Voz áspera y resonante.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Peso | 121,0 g | 4.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.
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 amazona |
Distribution
Amazon Kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Amazon Kingfisher endangered?
How does the Amazon Kingfisher nest?
How big is the Amazon Kingfisher?
What order and family does the Amazon Kingfisher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family