Ceryle rudis rudis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:adaptations Adapted to aquatic life
gptkbp:adult_plumage Brown and white
Mature black and white
gptkbp:behavior Social
gptkbp:breeding_range Near water bodies
gptkbp:breeding_season March to August
gptkbp:call Cackling sound
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color Black and white
gptkbp:coloration Black back, white underparts
Long and sharp
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Pied_Kingfisher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of water bodies
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:White
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fledging_period 30-35 days
gptkbp:flight_style Fast and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Hovering
Dives for fish
gptkbp:fossil_record Notable fossil finds
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
gptkbp:habitat_preference Open water areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ceryle rudis rudis
gptkbp:human_interaction Commonly seen near fishing areas
gptkbp:impact Affected by pollution.
gptkbp:incubation_period 22-24 days
gptkbp:length 25–30 cm
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Resident
Non-migratory
gptkbp:nest_material Mud and plant material
gptkbp:nesting High in suitable habitats
Holes in riverbanks
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coraciiformes
gptkbp:photography Popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ceryle_torquata
Other kingfishers
gptkbp:reproduction Monogamous
gptkbp:research Perches near water
gptkbp:research_interest Ecology and behavior
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Breeding and non-breeding seasons
gptkbp:social_structure Flocks
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:painting
gptkbp:tail_type Square tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vision Excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization Chirps and whistles
gptkbp:weight 100–150 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration Long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 50–60 cm
gptkbp:young gptkb:Chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4