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Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

Least Concern

About

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Chloroceryle amazona (Amazon Kingfisher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオミドリヤマセミ

Chinese 亚马孙绿鱼狗

Spanish Martín-pescador amazónico

French Martin-pêcheur d'Amazonie

German Amazonasfischer

Portuguese martim-pescador-verde

Russian Амазонский зелёный зимородок

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazon Kingfisher?

The scientific name of Amazon Kingfisher is Chloroceryle amazona. It belongs to the genus Chloroceryle.

What is the conservation status of Amazon Kingfisher?

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazon Kingfisher live?

Amazon Kingfisher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Amazon Kingfisher belong to?

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the genus Chloroceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Amazon Kingfisher endangered?

No, Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Amazon Kingfisher belong to?

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Amazon Kingfisher?

The closest relatives of Amazon Kingfisher in the genus Chloroceryle include American Pygmy Kingfisher, Green-and-rufous Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher.