The European kingfisher (alcedo atthis) is a bird of the waterside, since it feeds entirely upon aquatic animals. It has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive. The nest is a tunnel in a sandy bank, usually, though not always over water. Both birds excavate. Most incline upward for about three feet before the nesting chamber is reached. The six to seven or even more round white eggs are placed on a litter of fish bones and disgorged pellets. The eggs are pink. The first clutch is usually laid in...

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This female Belted Kingfisher was captured by a Wingscapes Birdcam as it fished from the top of a lakeside fish feeder. The birdcam is the first motion-activated, weather-proof bird camera that is effective and easy to use. Takes photos and videos while you are away. See www.wingscapes.com

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A kingfisher bird patiently watching the lake for a tasty fish to swim by.

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Beautiful bird. Kingfisher (Helcyon smyrnensis)

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This is a Kingfisher Bird that is common at this area of Barren River and at the River Walk Park area.

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This season at least 30 pairs of Kingfishers did a breeding attempt within the city borders

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A kingfisher is hunting and eating a lizard the length of his own body. filmed in winter 2004 in kibbutz Givat Brenner, Israel. with Cannon XL-1.

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I have spotted a white breasted/throated Kingfisher(Halcyon smymensis) bird in my neighbour's garden.

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These two birdies were one of many spotted on my trip to the Amazon... but because I was nearly always on a moving boat when they were seen - and they sit on narrow perches where it's tough to focus - I was unable to get even one decent pic of any of them. Even getting some film was a struggle. Anyway, the Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) was a large and easy bird to learn with the smaller Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) being a bit of a toughie when compared to the larger, but similarly coloured and patterned, Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona). If someone thinks the Green I have labelled is in fact the Amazon, please tell me! I'm pretty sure it's a female either way.

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www.wildirishswan.com Irish Wildlife,Ireland's Birds , Filmed by Paul Hughes .The Kingfisher can be seen fishing throughout Dublin and Ireland's rivers and waterways. The Kingfishers here, caught many Fish, stopping of, for a rest before flying of again. These moments where captured in Dublin Ireland. Copyright (c) Paul Hughes Wildlife Photography .

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This Belted Kingfisher is perched on the seawall, and then plunges headfirst to catch a bluefish. Blue-gray breast, big head and big bill mark this bird.

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I have spotted a White Breasted Kingfisher bird in my neighbour's garden(Jaggi's forest) and captured in my camcorder

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