Green Kingfisher

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage green and white
acquired after first molt
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:call sharp and loud
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:color long and pointed
gptkbp:coloration white throat
iridescent green back
chestnut underparts
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution Central and South America
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style fast and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering and diving
sit-and-wait predator
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chloroceryle
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference tropical and subtropical regions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Green Kingfisher
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:length approximately 25 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nest_location near water bodies
gptkbp:nest_material plant material and mud
gptkbp:nesting cavities in riverbanks
gptkbp:predators larger birds and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Amazon_Kingfisher
gptkb:Ringed_Kingfisher
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen alone
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chloroceryle_americana
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Chloroceryle_americana_americana
gptkb:Chloroceryle_americana_leucomelanura
gptkb:Chloroceryle_americana_panchovillai
gptkb:Chloroceryle_americana_stictoptera
gptkbp:tail_type short and square-shaped
gptkbp:territory varies by habitat availability
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight for spotting fish
highly developed color vision
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:water_source prefers clear waters
gptkbp:weight approximately 70 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration approximately 30 cm
gptkbp:young altricial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pied_Kingfisher
gptkb:Belted_Kingfisher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5