Kingfisher - Wikipedia Kingfishers are a family, the Alcedinidae, of small to medium-sized, brightly coloured birds in the order Coraciiformes They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species living in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania, but also can be found in Europe and the Americas
Kingfisher | Types, Habitat Diet | Britannica Kingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families (Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae), noted for their spectacular dives into water They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical Kingfishers, ranging in length from 10 to 42 cm (4 to 16 5 inches), have a large head,
Belted Kingfisher | Audubon Field Guide The Belted Kingfisher is often first noticed by its wild rattling call as it flies over rivers or lakes It may be seen perched on a high snag, or hovering on rapidly beating wings, then plunging
Kingfishers Of North America Kingfishers, of the family Alcedinidaes, are small to medium-sized birds They can be seen around slow-moving or still water and are brightly colored There are 87 species of kingfisher globally In North America, there are four different kingfisher species These are the Belted Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, Amazon Kingfisher, and Ringed
Kingfisher - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Kingfishers are known for their looks: stocky body; long, thick bill; and striking colors and markings Many kingfishers are decked out in feathers of bright blue, green, turquoise, red, or gold