Gallery - Kingfishers
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The Kingfisher has been classified as a Amber list species-medium conservation concern.
A brilliant small bird with a large head and a short tail.Found near still or slowing-flowing water.Catches small fish by plunge-diving, the nest is in an underground chamber at the end of a tunnel which is dug by both parents.
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