Common Kingfisher

About this cute Common Kingfisher

The Common Kingfisher is a small sparrow-sized kingfisher that can be found across Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from places where rivers freeze in winter.

You'll find Common Kingfishers perched 3 to 6 feet above water with its bill pointing down as it searches for prey. It bobs its head when food is detected to gauge the distance, then plunghes steeply down to seize its prey usually no deeper than 19 inches below the surface. They eat mainly fich, but they'll also catch insects and crustaceans including shrimps.