Species BirdsGreen Kingfisher

Green Kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana

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Illustration of Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)

The Green Kingfisher is a small, vibrant bird with a striking green back and a white collar. Notably, it is one of the smallest kingfishers in the Americas.

Habitat
Prefers freshwater rivers and ponds.
Diet
Feeds mainly on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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