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American Pygmy Kingfisher
Often overlooked as they sit silently
amongst riverside branches...two
subspecies are recognized.
Chloroceryle aenea
(L 5.1" Wt 0.6 oz)
Crooked Tree Wildlife
Sanctuary
08Mar2019
Chan Chich Lodge area
09Mar2019
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Whitney
Macaulay
Library
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Chloroceryle is Greek for
green kingfisher; aenea in
Latin means of a bronze color.
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