Amazon Kingfisher
Chloroceryle amazona
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The Amazon kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the lowlands of the American tropics from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina.
Fun Fact
The first formal description of the Amazon kingfisher was by the English ornithologist John Latham in 1790 under the binomial name Alcedo amazona.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in brackish lagoons, mangroves, and tidal estuaries.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance