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Grey-headed Kingfisher
Halcyon leucocephala
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Least Concern
Envergure
20,4 cm
Poids
45,0 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
The Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Poids | 45,0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Halcyon |
| Espèces | Halcyon leucocephala |
Distribution
Grey-headed Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Grey-headed Kingfisher endangered?
The Grey-headed Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-headed Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Grey-headed Kingfisher?
The Grey-headed Kingfisher has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Kingfisher belong to?
The Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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