Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Coraciiformes
Family:Cerylidae
Genus:Megaceryle
Species:M. torquata
Class:Aves
Order:Coraciiformes
Family:Cerylidae
Genus:Megaceryle
Species:M. torquata
The Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is a large, conspicuous and noisy kingfisher, commonly found along the lower Rio Grande River valley in southeasternmost Texas in the United States through Central America to Tierra del Fuego in South America.
When underwater they use their wings as rudders and for rowing.
Eggs are laid on a layer of fish bones and scales.
Eggs are laid on a layer of fish bones and scales.
Their voice is a loud, penetrating rattle given on the wing and when perched.
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