Amazon Kingfisher

Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,1 cm
Peso
121,0 g
Família
Alcedinidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes

The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.1 cm and a weight of 121 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Martim-pescador-verde (Chloroceryle amazona), 28–30 cm. Partes superiores verde-metálicas, partes inferiores brancas, colar peitoral verde no macho. Habita rios, lagos e igarapés em florestas tropicais da América Central e do Sul. Alimenta-se de peixes capturados por mergulho de perchas elevadas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,1 cm 10.3 in
Peso 121,0 g 4.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 29-30 days.

Tamanho da postura

3-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Família Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Chloroceryle
Espécies Chloroceryle amazona

Distribution

Amazon Kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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