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Common Name
Common Kingfisher
Alternate NamesEurasian Kingfisher, River Kingfisher
Common TypeKingfisher
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Alcedo
Species
atthis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Iraq, Myanmar
Number of Sub-Species
Seven Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident in most areas except where rivers freeze over
Preferred Habitat
Prefers area with clear water and trees or shrubs on the bank.
Distribution and Range
Wide spread across Eurasia and North Africa
Food