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Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
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Least Concern
Envergadura
39,4 cm
Peso
335,1666666666667 g
Familia
Alcedinidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Peso | 335,1666666666667 g | 11.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 37 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores) |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Especies | Megaceryle maxima |
Distribution
Giant Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Giant Kingfisher endangered?
The Giant Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 37 days.
How big is the Giant Kingfisher?
The Giant Kingfisher has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 335.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Giant Kingfisher belong to?
The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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