American pygmy kingfisher
Chloroceryle aenea
The American pygmy kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) is a species of "water kingfisher" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae.
About the American pygmy kingfisher
The American pygmy kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) 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.
Fun Facts About American pygmy kingfisher
- The American pygmy kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) 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.
Conservation Status
The American pygmy kingfisher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae |
| Genus | Chloroceryle |
| Species | Chloroceryle aenea |
Range & Habitat
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