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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | Length 29-30 cm, weight 110g. Upperside is green except for a white collar around the neck. Underside mostly white with green flank streaks. The male has a rufous band across the upper breast. | |
| − | + | The similar [[Green Kingfisher]] is much smaller and has more extensive white on wings<sup>[[#References|[4]]]</sup>. | |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | + | From southern [[Mexico]] through [[Central America]] to northern [[Argentina]]; in [[South America]] only found east of the Andes and other lowlands of [[Colombia]]. <sup>[[#References|[2]]],[[#References|[3]]]</sup> | |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This is a monotypic species. | + | This is a monotypic species<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Mostly by slow-moving water. | |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
It breeds by streams. The unlined nest is in a horizontal tunnel made in a river bank, and up to 1.6 m long and 10 cm wide. The female lays three, sometimes four, white eggs. | It breeds by streams. The unlined nest is in a horizontal tunnel made in a river bank, and up to 1.6 m long and 10 cm wide. The female lays three, sometimes four, white eggs. | ||
| − | Amazon Kingfishers are often seen perched on a branch or rock close to water before plunging in head first after their fish prey. They are the most likely green kingfisher to be seen on large rivers.<sup>[[#References| | + | Amazon Kingfishers are often seen perched on a branch or rock close to water before plunging in head first after their fish prey. They are the most likely green kingfisher to be seen on large rivers.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> |
====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| − | These birds often give a harsh ''teck'' call. The rarely heard song, given from a tree top, is a whistled ''see see see see.'' <sup>[[#References| | + | These birds often give a harsh ''teck'' call. The rarely heard song, given from a tree top, is a whistled ''see see see see.'' <sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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#[http://www.answers.com/topic/amazon-kingfisher Answers.com] | #[http://www.answers.com/topic/amazon-kingfisher Answers.com] | ||
| + | # Clements, James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | ||
| + | # Restall et al. 2006. Birds of Northern South America. Yale University Press. ISBN 9780300124156 | ||
| + | # [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=34624 Thread] in Id forum on Green versus Amazon Kingfisher | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Chloroceryle+amazona}} | {{GSearch|Chloroceryle+amazona}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Chloroceryle]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Chloroceryle]] | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 1 January 2009
Photo by Douglas Bolt
- Chloroceryle amazona
Identification
Length 29-30 cm, weight 110g. Upperside is green except for a white collar around the neck. Underside mostly white with green flank streaks. The male has a rufous band across the upper breast.
The similar Green Kingfisher is much smaller and has more extensive white on wings[4].
Distribution
From southern Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina; in South America only found east of the Andes and other lowlands of Colombia. [2],[3]
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[2].
Habitat
Mostly by slow-moving water.
Behaviour
It breeds by streams. The unlined nest is in a horizontal tunnel made in a river bank, and up to 1.6 m long and 10 cm wide. The female lays three, sometimes four, white eggs. Amazon Kingfishers are often seen perched on a branch or rock close to water before plunging in head first after their fish prey. They are the most likely green kingfisher to be seen on large rivers.1
Vocalisation
These birds often give a harsh teck call. The rarely heard song, given from a tree top, is a whistled see see see see. 1
References
- Answers.com
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
- Restall et al. 2006. Birds of Northern South America. Yale University Press. ISBN 9780300124156
- Thread in Id forum on Green versus Amazon Kingfisher
