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About
A flash of electric blue and orange along riverbanks, the Common Kingfisher is a skilled diver that plunges headfirst into water to catch fish.
Interesting facts
- They can dive at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour to catch prey.
- Kingfishers nest in tunnels they dig into riverbanks.
- A kingfisher can eat up to 60% of its body weight in fish daily.
Habitat
Slow-moving rivers, streams, canals, and lake edges with clear water.
Food
Small fish, aquatic insects, and tadpoles.