Black-capped Kingfisher

Halcyon pileata

Vulnerable

The Black-capped Kingfisher is a kingfisher of Europe, North Africa, and temperate to tropical Asia. It hunts from perches, hovering flight, or shaded forest edges, diving or pouncing for fish, crustaceans, insects, lizards, or other small prey. Many species nest in tunnels, termite mounds, or tree cavities near water or forest clearings.

Family

Alcedinidae

Group

Kingfishers

Range

Black-capped Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate to tropical Asia

Population

≈ 100K-1M

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