American Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
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Least Concern
Envergure
11,2 cm
Poids
13,983333333333334 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
À propos
The American Pygmy-kingfisher is a tiny kingfisher weighing only 14 g with an 11.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting shaded streams and swampy forest edges from Mexico to South America. Despite its small size, it is an accomplished fisher, diving from low perches into shallow water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Poids | 13,983333333333334 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Espèces | Chloroceryle aenea |
Distribution
American Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the American Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the American Pygmy-kingfisher?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 13.983333333333334 g.
What order and family does the American Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
The American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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