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Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
39,4 cm
Ağırlık
335,1666666666667 g
Familya
Alcedinidae
Takım
Coraciiformes
The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.4 cm and a weight of 335.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 335,1666666666667 g | 11.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 37 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Familya | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Megaceryle |
| Türler | Megaceryle maxima |
Distribution
Giant Kingfisher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
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.
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