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Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

The Amazon Kingfisher is a colorful bird that loves to fish! With its bright green and blue feathers, it can be found near rivers and lakes, where it dives to catch its meals.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Amazon Kingfisher has a striking iridescent green back and cap, contrasting with a clean white belly. Males boast a broad rufous-chestnut band across their breast, while females have a white breast band with green flecking. Its long, dagger-like black bill is perfectly suited for fishing.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCoraciiformesFamilyAlcedinidaeGenusChloroceryle
Amazon Kingfisher
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Amazon Kingfisher

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Both parents feed chicks up to 100 times daily, working hard to raise their young!

Kingfisher feathers shimmer green or blue, changing color as light hits them!

Kingfishers dig tunnels up to 3 feet long in riverbanks to build their cozy nests!

Their super-fast wings beat so quickly they look like a blur when they fly!

Special abilities

Ability

Underwater Vision

Amazon Kingfisher has special eyes that can focus perfectly in both air and water, helping them spot fish clearly.

Ability

Splashless Dive

Amazon Kingfisher can dive into water headfirst with incredible precision, creating barely a ripple to catch its prey.

Ability

Hovering Hunter

Amazon Kingfisher can hover mid-air, flapping its wings rapidly, to get the perfect angle before plunging for a fish.

Measurements & details

Length
29-30 cm
Wingspan
40-45 cm
Weight
0.08-0.12 kg
Lifespan
5-7 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
3-4
Incubation
20-22 days

Diet & Feeding

Mainly eats small fish, but also aquatic insects and tiny crustaceans caught with a speedy dive.

Primary Foods

  • Small fish
  • Aquatic insects
  • Crustaceans
  • Tadpoles

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Amazon Kingfisher?

29-30 cm

What is Amazon Kingfisher's wingspan?

40-45 cm

How much does Amazon Kingfisher weigh?

0.08-0.12 kg

How long does Amazon Kingfisher live?

5-7 years

How fast can Amazon Kingfisher move?

45 km/h

What does Amazon Kingfisher eat?

Mainly eats small fish, but also aquatic insects and tiny crustaceans caught with a speedy dive.

Where is Amazon Kingfisher usually found?

Wetlands

How does Amazon Kingfisher hunt?

Ambush

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