Ringed Kingfisher
Megaceryle torquata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="megaceryle-torquata"></birdfyi-bird>The Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (martines pescadores), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.3 cm and a weight of 323 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,3 cm | 15.1 in |
| Peso | 323,0 g | 11.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores) |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Especies | Megaceryle torquata |
Distribution
Ringed Kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ringed Kingfisher endangered?
How does the Ringed Kingfisher nest?
How big is the Ringed Kingfisher?
What order and family does the Ringed Kingfisher belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family