Alcedo ispida

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aircraft_operated rapid and steady
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
courtship feeding
gptkbp:calls_for high-pitched whistles
gptkbp:clutch_size 5-7 eggs
gptkbp:color seasonal changes
long and pointed
iridescent plumage
bright blue and orange
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Common_Kingfisher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of prosperity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia and North Africa
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations affected by overfishing
hovering before diving
gptkbp:fledging_period 24-30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dive from perch
sit-and-wait predator
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Alcedo
gptkbp:habitat freshwater habitats
wetlands and rivers
riverbanks and lakeshores
clear waters with abundant fish
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alcedo ispida
gptkbp:incubation_period 19-21 days
gptkbp:length 16–17 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior
gptkbp:nesting burrows in riverbanks
fish bones and plant matter
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coraciiformes
gptkbp:photography popular in wildlife photography
gptkbp:predators larger birds and mammals
snakes and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Alcedo_atthis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological indicators
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:territory gptkb:battle
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 30–40 g
gptkbp:wingspan 25–26 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4