Malachite Kingfisher
Corythornis cristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="corythornis-cristatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 15.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Peso | 15,719999999999999 g | 0.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 15 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Corythornis |
| Espécies | Corythornis cristatus |
Distribution
Malachite Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family