Common Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small, brightly colored bird found near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a distinctive electric blue and orange plumage, a short tail, and a long, sharp bill, which it uses to catch fish by diving from perches. This agile bird is known for its remarkable hunting skills and its characteristic high-pitched call. Common Kingfishers excavate nesting burrows in sandy banks near water and are solitary and territorial during the breeding season. Their populations are declining due to habitat loss and pollution in waterways.

Habitat: Rivers, streams, and other bodies of water

Common Kingfisher
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
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Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

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Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
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Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

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Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
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Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

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Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip
Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip
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Kaeng Krachan Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure into Thailand’s largest national park, famous for its divers...

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Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
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Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip is a full-day guided birding experience in one of southern Thailand’s richest rainforest habitats. Ex...

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Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
Krabi Mangrove Bird Watching Day Trip
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Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
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Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

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Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
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A focused 3-day private birdwatching tour to Khao Nor Chuchi, Thailand’s most important lowland rainforest reserve and the last stronghold...

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