American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

Least Concern

The American Pygmy Kingfisher is a kingfisher of the Americas, especially rivers, wetlands, and forest streams. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.

Family

Alcedinidae

Group

Kingfishers

Range

American Pygmy Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas, especially rivers, wetlands, and forest streams

Population

≈ Unknown

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