Common Kingfisher II
The Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, also known as Eurasian Kingfisher or River Kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its w...
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The Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, also known as Eurasian Kingfisher or 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.
This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile; it has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish, caught by diving, and has special visual adaptions to enable it to see prey under water. The glossy white eggs are laid in a nest at the end of a burrow in a riverbank.
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This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile; it has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish, caught by diving, and has special visual adaptions to enable it to see prey under water. The glossy white eggs are laid in a nest at the end of a burrow in a riverbank.
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Contest Finalist in PhotographyTalk Photo Contest Volume 1
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CB1985
March 14, 2013
Awesome Capture... Awesome little birds... I don't have a lot of experience with this species, but growing up in New Hampshire in the U.S. with a brook running behind our house I was privileged to grow up bird/animal watching. I saw many "Belted Kingfishers"... Great Work...
Ghauri
April 23, 2013
This is some thing really exceptional shot, great moment captured, congratulations.
HaliSowle
April 24, 2013
Great timing and capture. These birds are elusive and shy from what I understand so it makes it even more impressive
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akhtarkhan
November 09, 2013
Amazing .....out of this world......fantastic catch, excellent timing. Superb capture.
Pixelbug
February 12, 2014
congrats on your Win Very well deserved
!!! love it, is so perfect in every way
!!! love it, is so perfect in every way
RavIvar
February 26, 2014
Aaw....what timing.....Patience is Rewarding and this picture is an example...great shot...I have known Jaw dropping pics this one takes the Jaw away...and thanks for the write up on the bird...Congrats...
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t33tjt
February 27, 2014
Wow... What a mesmerising image of nature, fantastic image and congratulations on being a finalist.
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THOMMAS
September 30, 2014
outstanding,wow, that's the winner in our book,wow,great photo,very artistic ,one for the wall,wow,wow
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