Female © Brian Sullivan
Male © Cory Gregory
Immature © Rodrigo Ferronato
Immature male © Ian Davies
+ 3
Female © John Deitsch
Male © kenneth reyes

grön kungsfiskare Chloroceryle americana

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Identification

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Small kingfisher with disproportionately long bill. Dark glossy green above with white throat, collar, and spots on wings. Tail often held cocked up. White outer tail feathers spotted with green conspicuous in flight. Male has rufous breast; female breast white with spotted green double-collar. Found along rivers or ponds. Less conspicuous than some other kingfishers, often perching on overhanging branches close to water's surface. Low flight with quick wingbeats.

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