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Stork-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis capensis
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Least Concern
Envergure
29,3 cm
Poids
182,5 g
Famille
Alcedinidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Poids | 182,5 g | 6.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Pelargopsis |
| Espèces | Pelargopsis capensis |
Distribution
Stork-billed Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Stork-billed Kingfisher endangered?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stork-billed Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Stork-billed Kingfisher?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher has a wingspan of 29.3 cm, weight of 182.5 g.
What order and family does the Stork-billed Kingfisher belong to?
The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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