Megaceryle torquata

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ringed_Kingfisher
gptkb:Ceryle_torquata
gptkbp:adult_plumage distinctive markings
more muted colors
gptkbp:aircraft_operated blue with white spots
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color blue and white
large and orange
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Ringed_Kingfisher
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of waterways
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alcedinidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Linnaeus in 1766
gptkbp:fishing_regulations hovering before diving
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior dive from perch
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
near water bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Megaceryle torquata
gptkbp:incubation_period about 24 days
gptkbp:length up to 43 cm
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Martinete
gptkb:Martinete_anillado
gptkb:Martinete_de_collar
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:cocktail
riverbanks
sand and mud
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coraciiformes
gptkbp:predators larger birds and mammals
gptkbp:range Central and South America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Megaceryle
gptkb:Ceryle_torquata
gptkbp:reproduction lays 3-5 eggs
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:M._t._guianensis
gptkb:M._t._insularis
gptkb:M._t._ruficollis
gptkb:M._t._stictoptera
gptkb:M._t._torquata
gptkbp:tail_type long and square-shaped
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization loud calls
gptkbp:wingspan up to 60 cm