Crested Kingfisher
Megaceryle lugubris
Least ConcernThe Crested 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
- Crested Kingfisher Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate to tropical Asia
- Population
- ≈ 2M–20M