Green Kingfisher
Chloroceryle americana
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
About
The green kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in the subfamily Cerylinae of the family Alcedinidae. It is found from southern Texas in the United States south through Central America, and in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Fun Fact
The species has the typical kingfisher shape with long heavy bill (heaviest in Trinidad and Tobago); in contrast to many other kingfishers, however, it does not have an obvious crest.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits wooded shorelines of streams and freshwater ponds and lakes.
Diet
Prey is mostly small fish but includes crustaceans such as shrimp and also adult and nymph aquatic and terrestrial insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance