Corythornis madagascariensis

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Corythornis
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
perches on branches
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
September to December
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:none
duller than adults
sharp and pointed
bright blue and orange
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Madagascar_kingfisher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
3 to 5
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by J. F. Gmelin in 1788
gptkbp:first_flight fast and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 weeks
after 3 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dive for fish
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Corythornis
gptkbp:habitat near water bodies
freshwater wetlands
endemic to Madagascar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corythornis madagascariensis
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length approximately 20 cm
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Kingfisher_malgache
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting burrows in riverbanks
excavates burrows
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coraciiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Corythornis_cristatus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus behavior and ecology
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization sharp calls
gptkbp:weight approximately 50 g