Grey-headed Kingfisher
Halcyon leucocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="halcyon-leucocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (martines pescadores), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Peso | 45,0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores) |
| Genus | Halcyon |
| Especies | Halcyon leucocephala |
Distribution
Grey-headed Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Grey-headed Kingfisher endangered?
How does the Grey-headed Kingfisher nest?
How big is the Grey-headed Kingfisher?
What order and family does the Grey-headed Kingfisher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family