Common kingfisher

Scientific Name

Alcedo atthis

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Weight

34-46 gm

Length

17 cm

Range

India, Europe, Asia, north Africa

Threats

Pollution, habitat loss

Did You Know

They whack prey against their perch to kill before consuming it.

Also Known As

Small blue kingfisher

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Weight

34-46 gm

Length

17 cm

Range

India, Europe, Asia, north Africa

Threats

Pollution, habitat loss

Did You Know

They whack prey against their perch to kill before consuming it.

Also Known As

Small blue kingfisher

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