Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Bird
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
Fast and direct
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Often hunts at dawn and dusk
Solitary_or_in_pairs |
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Varies by region
Monogamous |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
Loud, harsh calls
|
| gptkbp:clutchSize |
2 to 6 eggs
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Dark blue and white
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of strength in some cultures
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| gptkbp:diet |
Fish
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
Sub-Saharan Africa
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| gptkbp:eggColor |
White
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| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Indicator species for water quality
Control of fish populations |
| gptkbp:family |
Alcedinidae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
Common Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
Use of vision to spot prey
|
| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
About 4 weeks
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Diving
|
| gptkbp:gender |
Similar to males
|
| gptkbp:genus |
Megaceryle
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Rivers and lakes
Prefers clear waters |
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Giant Kingfisher
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| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
About 3 weeks
|
| gptkbp:interactsWith |
Generally tolerant
|
| gptkbp:length |
40–45 cm
|
| gptkbp:localNames |
Various in different languages
|
| gptkbp:matingSystem |
Elaborate courtship rituals
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| gptkbp:migration |
Non-migratory
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| gptkbp:nesting |
Holes in riverbanks
Affected by environmental factors Excavates burrows in banks Fish bones and debris |
| gptkbp:photography |
Popular among birdwatchers
|
| gptkbp:populationTrend |
Stable in many areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger birds and mammals
|
| gptkbp:research |
Conducted in various regions
Focus on behavior and ecology |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Used during courtship
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Generally solitary
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
Megaceryle maxima leachii
Megaceryle maxima maxima Megaceryle maxima storki |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Least Concern
Monitoring populations |
| gptkbp:territory |
Defends feeding territory
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat destruction
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Varied_and_complex
|
| gptkbp:weight |
300–500 g
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Near water bodies
Freshwater and coastal areas Perch and dive |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
60–70 cm
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