Common Kingfisher (Blue Kingfisher)

Alcedo atthis

FAMILY ALCEDINIDAE

(KINGFISHERS)

Habitat: Clear, slow-flowing streams and rivers, and lakes with well-vegetated banks, mangrove creeks and swamps

Distribution: Europe, Asia, and North Africa, mainly south of 60°N

Diet: Fish

Distinguishing features: Blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill

10-Sep-2011