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guarda-rios-cintado

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

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The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a species in the genus Megaceryle. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Megaceryle alcyon (guarda-rios-cintado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヤマセミ

Chinese 带鱼狗

Spanish Martín Pescador Norteño

French Martin-pêcheur d'Amérique

German Gürtelfischer

Portuguese guarda-rios-cintado

Russian Опоясанный пегий зимородок

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of guarda-rios-cintado?

The scientific name of guarda-rios-cintado is Megaceryle alcyon. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of guarda-rios-cintado?

guarda-rios-cintado (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does guarda-rios-cintado live?

guarda-rios-cintado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does guarda-rios-cintado belong to?

guarda-rios-cintado (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the genus Megaceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is guarda-rios-cintado endangered?

No, guarda-rios-cintado (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does guarda-rios-cintado belong to?

guarda-rios-cintado (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of guarda-rios-cintado?

The closest relatives of guarda-rios-cintado in the genus Megaceryle include guarda-rios-gigantes, martim-pescador-grande, Crested Kingfisher.