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Stork-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis capensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
29,3 cm
Peso
182,5 g
Familia
Alcedinidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (martines pescadores), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.3 cm and a weight of 182.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Peso | 182,5 g | 6.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Alcedinidae (Martines Pescadores) |
| Genus | Pelargopsis |
| Especies | Pelargopsis capensis |
Distribution
Stork-billed Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Stork-billed Kingfisher endangered?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stork-billed Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Stork-billed Kingfisher?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher has a wingspan of 29.3 cm, weight of 182.5 g.
What order and family does the Stork-billed Kingfisher belong to?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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