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Common Kingfisher: Facts, Size, Nest, and Call

All you need to know about this beautiful blue-and-orange bird
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 25, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 25, 2026
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All you need to know about this beautiful blue-and-orange bird

What is the common kingfisher's scientific name?

Alcedo atthis

What is the common kingfisher's size?

The common kingfisher's average length is 17 cm. Its average wingspan is 26 cm.

Where does the common kingfisher nest?

The common kingfisher digs holes and nests in steep vegetation-free riverbanks.

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