American Pygmy Kingfisher

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The American Pygmy Kingfisher is the smallest kingfisher in the Americas, a tiny but charming bird with iridescent green upperparts and a white belly with rufous flanks. It is often elusive in dense vegetation.

Where to spot

Widespread across Central and South America, from southern Mexico to parts of Brazil and Bolivia. It prefers small, slow-moving streams, ditches, and ponds with dense vegetation.

How to spot

Requires patience due to its small size and tendency to hide in dense foliage. Look for its rapid, direct flight along small waterways. Listen for its high-pitched 'tik-tik-tik' calls, which can be the best way to locate it.

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, but its small size and secretive nature make it challenging to spot. Best observed in the quiet hours of the morning or late afternoon. It is a resident species.

Where to spot

Widespread across Central and South America, from southern Mexico to parts of Brazil and Bolivia. It prefers small, slow-moving streams, ditches, and ponds with dense vegetation.

How to spot

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, but its small size and secretive nature make it challenging to spot. Best observed in the quiet hours of the morning or late afternoon. It is a resident species.

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Despite its small size, this kingfisher is a fierce predator, capable of catching fish and aquatic insects nearly as large as itself with its slender bill.

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