Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

Order

CORACIIFORMES

Family

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Code 4

RIKI

Code 6

CERTOR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: No data.
Head Pattern: Plain, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Blue-gray
Forehead Color: Blue-gray
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 39-42 cm (15.5-16.5 in)
Weight: 315 g (11.1 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Blue, Rufous or Rust
Underparts: Red-brown and white.
Upperparts: Blue-gray
Back Pattern: No Data
Belly Pattern: No Data
Breast Pattern: No Data

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: High direct flight with floppy wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 61-74 cm (24-29 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Blue-gray
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Gray

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