Malachite Kingfisher

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:age altricial
gptkbp:aircraft blue
gptkbp:airlines fast and direct
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
varies by species
varies by region
gptkbp:callsFor high-pitched notes
gptkbp:colors red
seasonal changes
dark brown
long and pointed
distinctive
iridescent
gptkbp:communityEvents territorial
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty
gptkbp:diet insects
small fish
gptkbp:distribution sub-Saharan Africa
gptkbp:eggColor white
gptkbp:family Alcedinidae
gptkbp:fauna Corythornis cristatus
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod about 3 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior hovering
dive
gptkbp:genus Corythornis
gptkbp:habitat near water bodies
freshwater wetlands
gptkbp:headlights green
short and square
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Malachite Kingfisher
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 3 weeks
gptkbp:length 15–17 cm
gptkbp:lensType carnivorous
gptkbp:localNames varies by region
gptkbp:migration none
non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting riverbanks
cavity nesting
in tree holes
gptkbp:officialResidence popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:photography often photographed
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
gptkbp:territory defends feeding area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 20–30 g
gptkbp:wildlife wetlands and rivers
gptkbp:wingspan 25–30 cm
bright blue and green