54,997 observationsLeast Concern
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Coraciiformes βΊFamily: Alcedinidae βΊGenus: Alcedo
About
The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.