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Common Name

Ringed Kingfisher

Alternate Names

Common Type

Kingfisher

Order

Coraciiformes

Family

Alcedinidae

Genus

Megaceryle

Species

torquata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Ringed Kingfisheer Texas,

Number of Sub-Species

Three Sub Species

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Tropical and temperate coastal areas or near freshwater such as streams, rivers, ponds, estuaries preferrrably with less vegetation.

Distribution and Range

Southern Texas through Central America and south to end of South America

Food

Patienty wait from a perch before diving for fish, invertebrates, crabs and crustaceans.

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