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Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

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Illustration of Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)

The Amazon Kingfisher is a robust bird with a striking green body and a large bill, often seen perched near water. A memorable fact is that it can dive into the water to catch fish with remarkable precision.

Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and wetlands
Diet
Primarily fish and aquatic invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

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