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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Alcedinidae

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
317 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 115

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 115).

DEF 78

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 78).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Tierra del Fuego Habitat: Riverine
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Megaceryle torquata stictipennis

    Lesser Antilles

  • Megaceryle torquata torquata

    s Texas (USA) to n Argentina; Margarita I. and Trinidad

  • Megaceryle torquata stellata

    Chile and Argentina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Megaceryle torquata

Which family does it belong to?

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Tierra del Fuego

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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