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Forest kingfisher in Queensland. Kingfishers are a family, the Alcedinidae, of small to medium-sized, brightly coloured birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species living in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania, but also can be seen in Europe.
Learn about kingfishers, a group of about 90 species of birds with spectacular dives and vivid plumage. Find out their distribution, characteristics, behaviour, and conservation status.
The 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.
Learn about the kingfisher, a colorful and diverse group of birds that hunt for fish and other aquatic prey. Find out about their description, distribution, behavior, reproduction, and more with photos and interesting facts.
Learn about the Common Kingfisher, a small blue-and-orange bird with a long bill, found along fresh or brackish water habitats. See photos, audio, and videos of this species, and explore its distribution and abundance on eBird.
It 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.
With its top-heavy physique, energetic flight, and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher seems to have an air of self-importance as it patrols up and down rivers and shorelines.
