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Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
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Least Concern
Envergure
39,4 cm
Poids
335,1666666666667 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Poids | 335,1666666666667 g | 11.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 37 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Espèces | Megaceryle maxima |
Distribution
Giant Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Giant Kingfisher endangered?
The Giant Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 37 days.
How big is the Giant Kingfisher?
The Giant Kingfisher has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 335.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Giant Kingfisher belong to?
The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
Similar Birds
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Manus Dwarf-kingfisher
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New Ireland Dwarf-kingfisher
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Not Evaluated