The Amazon Kingfisher is a robust bird with a striking green body and a large bill, often seen perched near water. A memorable fact is that it can dive into the water to catch fish with remarkable precision.
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and wetlands
Diet
Primarily fish and aquatic invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Not certain it is a Amazon Kingfisher? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Amazon Kingfisher sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted an Amazon Kingfisher?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states