Belted Kingfisher

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior dive for prey
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call loud rattling sound
gptkbp:color blue-gray
long and sharp
gptkbp:coloration white underparts
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
public awareness campaigns
monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of water ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 24-30 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering and diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Megaceryle
gptkbp:habitat near water bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Belted Kingfisher
gptkbp:human_interaction often seen near fishing areas
gptkbp:incubation_period 22-24 days
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting cavities in banks
gptkbp:predators larger birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Amazon_Kingfisher
gptkb:Green_Kingfisher
gptkb:Ringed_Kingfisher
gptkb:Common_Kingfisher
gptkbp:reproduction lay 3-7 eggs
gptkbp:size 28-36 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Megaceryle_alcyon
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Megaceryle_alcyon_alcyon
gptkb:Megaceryle_alcyon_caurina
gptkb:Megaceryle_alcyon_septentrionalis
gptkb:Megaceryle_alcyon_rufescens
gptkbp:tail_type long and square-cut
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 100-150 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50-60 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4