Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Least ConcernThe Common 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
- Common Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate to tropical Asia
- Population
- ≈ 2M-20M