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American Pygmy Kingfisher

Chloroceryle aenea

Photo by Ismael Chaves
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The American Pygmy Kingfisher is 13 cm long and weighs 18g. It has the typical kingfisher shape, with a short tail and long bill. It is oily green above, with a yellow-orange collar around the neck, rufous underparts and a white belly.

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American Pygmy Kingfisher

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Ismael Chaves
Thank you Karthi he gave us plenty of time to take many shots :)

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PublishedApril 8, 2014

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