libutron: “ Upside Down | ©Remco van Daalen (Netherlands) The Common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis (Coraciiformes - Alcedinidae), is widely distributed over Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Like all kingfishers, the Common Kingfishers is highly...
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Upside Down | ©Remco van Daalen   (Netherlands)

The Common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis (Coraciiformes - Alcedinidae), is widely distributed over Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Like all kingfishers, the Common Kingfishers is highly territorial; since it must eat around 60% of its body weight each day, it is essential to have control of a suitable stretch of river.

Common kingfishers have advanced eyesight, with the ability to polarize light, reducing the reflection of light off of water. They also learn to compensate for refraction, allowing them to catch prey more effectively.

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