Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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