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The Common Kingfisher
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In this episode—which is Number 102—we dive into the fascinating world of the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a small but mighty bird known for its striking blue and orange plumage and remarkable fish-hunting skills. We'll look at this species' behavior, from its iconic plunges into water to catch prey, to how it breeds, including courtship rituals, nest-building, and the challenges of raising chicks.
Learn about the kingfisher's diet and foraging strategies, including how it deals with challenges like refraction at the water’s surface to accurately target its prey. Additionally, I touch on the habitat and global distribution of the Common Kingfisher.
This episode offers a fun exploration of one of the most beloved birds in Eurasia. Tune in to learn more about the "Prince of Piscivory."
Links of Interest
- Kingfisher Diving in Slow Motion [VIDEO]
- Kingfisher Coughing up a Pellet [VIDEO]
- Two male kingfishers fighting [VIDEO]
- Kingfisher family in the nest cavity [VIDEO]
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Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website
章节
1. The Common Kingfisher (00:00:00)
2. Appearance and Vocalizations (00:06:40)
3. Family, Distribution, Habitat, and Conservation (00:15:01)
4. Diet and Foraging (00:24:59)
5. Breeding (00:38:06)
6. Outro (00:48:56)
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Manage episode 435327085 series 2801482
In this episode—which is Number 102—we dive into the fascinating world of the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a small but mighty bird known for its striking blue and orange plumage and remarkable fish-hunting skills. We'll look at this species' behavior, from its iconic plunges into water to catch prey, to how it breeds, including courtship rituals, nest-building, and the challenges of raising chicks.
Learn about the kingfisher's diet and foraging strategies, including how it deals with challenges like refraction at the water’s surface to accurately target its prey. Additionally, I touch on the habitat and global distribution of the Common Kingfisher.
This episode offers a fun exploration of one of the most beloved birds in Eurasia. Tune in to learn more about the "Prince of Piscivory."
Links of Interest
- Kingfisher Diving in Slow Motion [VIDEO]
- Kingfisher Coughing up a Pellet [VIDEO]
- Two male kingfishers fighting [VIDEO]
- Kingfisher family in the nest cavity [VIDEO]
~~ Leave me a review using Podchaser ~~
Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website
章节
1. The Common Kingfisher (00:00:00)
2. Appearance and Vocalizations (00:06:40)
3. Family, Distribution, Habitat, and Conservation (00:15:01)
4. Diet and Foraging (00:24:59)
5. Breeding (00:38:06)
6. Outro (00:48:56)
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