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South America
Rusty Kingfisher
Megaceryle amazona
About this species
The Rusty Kingfisher (Alcedinidae) is widely distributed across South America, where it favours urban environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Rusty Kingfisher is part of the order Coraciiformes and the Alcedinidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Alcedinidae family and Coraciiformes order.