About the American Pygmy Kingfisher
The American pygmy kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the American tropics from southern Mexico south through Central America into every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It also occurs on Trinidad.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Chloroceryle aenea |
| Species Codes | ampkin1, APKI, AMPK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Pygmy Kingfisher belong to?
The American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the American Pygmy Kingfisher?
The American pygmy kingfisher is a species of \"water kingfisher\" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the American tropics from southern Mexico south through Central America into every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay. It also occurs on Trinidad....
Where can I report a American Pygmy Kingfisher sighting?
You can log sightings of American Pygmy Kingfisher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ampkin1, or on iNaturalist.
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