🌏 Cerulean Kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) This small, metallic blue kingfisher with white underparts is endemic to parts of Indonesia. It lives in low-lying aquatic areas like streams, estuaries, and mudflats. It is a resident species, hunting by diving from a low perch or hovering over the water to catch aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish. No subspecies are recognised. Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Fun fact: The Cerulean Kingfisher thrives in coastal, low-lying habitats like mangrove creeks, tidal estuaries, and fishponds, showing a strong preference for saltwater or brackish environments compared to many other river kingfishers. 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/common-kingfisher-kingfisher-jade-8376008/ ZWSM

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🌏 Cerulean kingfisher (Alcedo coerulescens) The Cerulean kingfisher is a small kingfisher native to Indonesia. It is known for its striking metallic blue plumage, which is accentuated by a white throat and underparts. The bird has a stout body and a long, pointed bill, ideal for catching fish and aquatic invertebrates. The Cerulean kingfisher inhabits freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, and mangroves. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by feathercollector via Pixabay ZWSM

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🌍 Malachite kingfisher, juvenile (Corythornis cristatus) The Malachite kingfisher is a stunning bird with a vibrant blue plumage, accented by a bright orange-red bill and feet. Its most striking feature is the short, light-blue and black crest, which is held flat. These small kingfishers are typically found near water bodies, where they perch on branches, hunting for fish and insects. They are agile flyers and can dive into the water with incredible speed to catch their prey. Five subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Coraciiformes (Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Motmots, and Todies) Family: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) Subfamily: Alcedininae (River kingfishers/Pygmy kingfishers) Genus: Corythornis Species: C. cristatus (Malachite kingfisher) CC: NQUF 📷: Photo by anramb via Pixabay

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Common kingfisher, Eurasian kingfisher or River kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). Adult male. Distribution: Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: QTXP 📷: Photo by marcofedermann via Pixabay 2024 The photo shows a small, brightly-coloured bird having a distinctive appearance with a vibrant blue and orange plumage. The upperparts are deep blue, while the underparts are orange-red. It has a large head, a short neck, and a long, pointed beak.

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