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Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher
Corythornis madagascariensis
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Least Concern
Envergure
11,4 cm
Poids
19,0 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
The Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 19 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Poids | 19,0 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Corythornis |
| Espèces | Corythornis madagascariensis |
Distribution
Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher endangered?
The Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher?
The Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 19.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher belong to?
The Madagascar Pygmy-kingfisher (Corythornis madagascariensis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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