Overview
The vibrant specimen perched here on a bare wooden stump is the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a bird universally admired for…
The vibrant specimen perched here on a bare wooden stump is the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a bird universally admired for its dazzling, gem-like colors. Its upper body, including the head, nape, and back, is a brilliant, iridescent turquoise-blue, flecked with lighter, almost crystalline spots along the wings. This luminous azure contrasts sharply with the deep rust-orange of its breast and flanks. A key field mark is the white throat patch and the small patch of reddish-orange below the eye, both set against the birds dark mask. The Kingfisher is characterized by its disproportionately large head, short legs, and, most critically, its long, dagger-like, black bill—a specialized tool perfectly engineered for rapid dives into water to catch small fish, a behavior for which this riverine predator is famous across its extensive Eurasian range.
Details
- Version1.0.0
- UpdatedMarch 2, 2026
- Size2.18MiB
- LanguagesEnglish
- Developer
Email
tichlorophyller@gmail.com - Non-traderThis developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.
Support
For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, visit the developer's support site
