Kingfisher - Wikipedia
WEBKingfishers feed on a wide variety of prey. They are most famous for hunting and eating fish, and some species do specialise in catching fish, but other species take crustaceans, frogs and other amphibians, annelid worms, molluscs, insects, spiders, centipedes, reptiles (including snakes), and even birds and mammals.
Kingfisher Bird Facts - A-Z Animals
WEBMar 20, 2023 · North-America. Ocean. South-America. Kingfisher Facts. Main Prey. Fish, Shrimp, Insects, Tadpoles. Fun Fact. The kingfisher digs burrows into the ground. Distinctive Feature.
Kingfisher | Types, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
WEBkingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families (Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae), noted for their spectacular dives into water. They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical. Kingfishers, ranging in length from 10 to 42 cm (4 to 16.5 inches), have a large head, a long and massive bill, and a compact body ...
Belted Kingfisher Identification - All About Birds
WEBIt nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with its heavy, straight bill. These ragged-crested birds are a powdery blue-gray; males have one blue band across the white breast, while females have a blue and a chestnut band.
Kingfishers Of North America
WEBKingfishers, of the family Alcedinidaes, are small to medium-sized birds. They can be seen around slow-moving or still water and are brightly colored. There are 87 species of kingfisher globally. In North America, there are four different kingfisher species. These are the Belted Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, Amazon Kingfisher, and Ringed ...
Common kingfisher - Wikipedia
WEBThe common kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis ), also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
Belted Kingfisher | Audubon Field Guide
WEBThe Belted Kingfisher is often first noticed by its wild rattling call as it flies over rivers or lakes. It may be seen perched on a high snag, or hovering on rapidly beating wings, then plunging headfirst into the water to grab a fish.
Kingfisher - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBBy. Animals Network Team. The kingfisher is a brightly-colored, broad-billed group of birds in the Alcedinidae family. There are over a hundred different species of kingfishers, which researchers divide into three different subfamilies. The various kingfisher species live across much of the globe.
Belted Kingfisher Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …
WEBBelted Kingfishers are common along streams and shorelines across North America. You’ll probably hear a loud, rattling call before you see the kingfisher. Its large head and hefty bill give it a distinctive profile as it patrols its territory, …
Common Kingfisher - eBird
WEBBeautiful little blue-and-orange bird with a long, pointed bill. Often rather shy and inconspicuous despite bright plumage. Found along rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds—almost any fresh or brackish habitat with small fish.
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