Birds > Kingfishers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Green KingfisherScientific Name: Chloroceryle americanaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: KingfishersSize: Body length: 7.5–8.5 in (19–22 cm); wingspan: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.6 oz (30–45 g)Lifespan: 5–9 years in riparian waterwaysDiet:...
Birds > Coraciiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant KingfisherScientific Name: Megaceryle maximaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CoraciiformesSize: Total length 42 to 46 cm (16.5 to 18 in); wingspan 70 to 75 cm; the largest kingfisher on the African continentWeight: 255 to 425 g (9 to 15...
Birds > Seabirds
OverviewThe Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) is the largest and most spectacular seabird native to the North Atlantic, renowned throughout maritime history for its breathtaking plunge-diving hunting prowess. Gliding effortlessly over tempestuous oceanic swells on...
