American Pygmy-kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloroceryle-aenea"></birdfyi-bird>The American Pygmy-kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 14 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The American Pygmy-kingfisher is a tiny kingfisher weighing only 14 g with an 11.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting shaded streams and swampy forest edges from Mexico to South America. Despite its small size, it is an accomplished fisher, diving from low perches into shallow water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 13,983333333333334 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Familya | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Türler | Chloroceryle aenea |
Distribution
American Pygmy-kingfisher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcedinidae family