Kingfisher by danob
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Description
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo Atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is black and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
Ger and Ilona my friends from Holland and I discovered this one but, I had to wait for my turn to catch him
Comments (39)
adorable !
Well, lucky you !!!.. You come to Holland and get a chance to see these brilliant coloured birds.. I almost envy youy for that.. I have seen them only twice in my whole life..!!
Wonderful shot! He's much more colorful than the ones around here. Very nice.
I take my hat off to you my friend, seen a few, never got within 50 paces. Great shot!!
A beauty here Dan....what colorful plumage~ Aloha~
Excellent!!!
Beautiful colour and focus... My congratulations
Excellent capture of this unusual bird! I've heard the name but have never seen one and did not know they are such a beautiful blue!! Excellent photo and very interesting information. Thank you! :-)
Once, while canoeing a stream in Kentucky, my daughter and I were buzzed by a Belted Kingfisher, an American cousin to this species. It swooped down very much like a fighter jet; yet it is surprisingly silent and graceful, much more so than its disproportionately large bill would suggest! FIVE STARS