A female Green Kingfisher surveys the Claro River near Sirena.

In some birds, the males and females of the species are dimorphic, meaning they have different features or markings. This female Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) lacks the rufous patch of breast feathers that distinguishes its male counterpart.

As their name implies, Green Kingfishers survive by fishing.

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