About the Amazon Kingfisher
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Chloroceryle amazona |
| Species Codes | amakin1, AMKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazon Kingfisher belong to?
The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Amazon Kingfisher?
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....
Where can I report a Amazon Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazon Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amakin1, or on iNaturalist.
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