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Green-and-rufous Kingfisher
Chloroceryle inda
Least ConcernThe Green-and-rufous 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
- Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas, especially rivers, wetlands, and forest streams
- Population
- ≈ Unknown