Foraging Performance of the Amazon Kingfisher (Chioroceryle amazona) During the Dry Season Alex E. Jahn School of Science and Natural Resources Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Abstract. -In order to better understand the foraging behavior of the Amazon Kingfisher (Chioroceryle amazona), I examined various aspects of the bird's fishing ability. A group of individuals were studied during late July and early August 1995 on the Geneshuaya River in the tropical lowlands of the department of Beni, Bolivia, South America. Foraging success frequency (# successful dives/# total dives), as well as diving and success rate (min./dive) were calculated. The foraging success frequency was found to be 30.5 % . It was also found that the bird dove about once every 11.1 minutes and was successful at capturing a fish once every 36.2 minutes. Foraging success frequency and rate were also examined during calm and windy conditions . A Chi-square test for independence found no significant difference in the success frequency between calm and windy conditions (.5