Amazon Kingfisher
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    Amazon Kingfisher

    Chloroceryle amazona

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    The Amazon kingfisher is a species of "water kingfisher" in subfamily Cerylinae of family Alcedinidae. It is found in the lowlands of the American tropics from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Amazon Kingfisher. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Miravalles-Jorge Manuel DengoNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio de Vida Silvestre Caño NegroNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio de Vida Silvestre Corredor FronterizoNorthern Plains & Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    Rare
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