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Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Alcedo
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Rivers, lakes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Coraciiformes
FAMILY
Alcedinidae
GENUS
Alcedo
📋 Description
SIZE
16-17 cm body, 25-40 g
COLORATION
Bright blue back, orange breast
ADAPTATIONS
Dives for fish, fast flight
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rivers, lakes
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
6-7 eggs, 2-3 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pollution, habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Kingfisher is one of Europe's most colorful birds with electric blue back and orange breast. It dives head-first into water for fish.
2
It is a symbol of beauty and often seen along clean rivers.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
River Otter Devon UK
Norfolk Broads
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for brilliant blue & orange bird along rivers.
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