Amazon Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona
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Least Concern
Envergure
26,1 cm
Poids
121,0 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
À propos
The Amazon Kingfisher is a large green-and-white kingfisher weighing 121 g with a 26.1 cm wingspan, perching over rivers and lakes across tropical America. It plunges headfirst into water to catch fish, making it one of the most visible birds along Amazonian waterways.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Poids | 121,0 g | 4.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Espèces | Chloroceryle amazona |
Distribution
Amazon 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 Amazon Kingfisher endangered?
The Amazon Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazon Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.
How big is the Amazon Kingfisher?
The Amazon Kingfisher has a wingspan of 26.1 cm, weight of 121.0 g.
What order and family does the Amazon Kingfisher belong to?
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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Niau Kingfisher
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