Kingfisher Unique

Animals Unique | Kingfisher Unique | The Kingfisher is a small to medium sized colorful bird Generally found close to water.There are nearly 100 different species of the Kingfisher bird found around the world.Kingfishers live in both wetlands and woodlands worldwide, Mainly feeding on fish but also insects, frogs and crayfish with Kingfisher Those That species live in the woodlands occasionally eating Reptiles, birds and even small Mammals.

 

There are three types of play around the globe Kingfisher the which are the river kingfishers, the tree kingfishers kingfishers and the water all of the which have large heads, long sharp pointed bills, short legs, and Stubby tails.The smallest species of Kingfisher is the African Dwarf Kingfisher, the which gets to an average of 10.4 g in weight and just 10 cm (4 inches) in length. The largest species is the Giant Kingfisher Kingfisher, the which gets to an average of 355 g (13.5 oz) and Grows to 45 cm (18 inches). However, the familiar Australian Kingfisher known as the Laughing Kookaburra may be the heaviest known Kingfisher species, since large Australian adult kingfishers Exceeding 450 g in weight are quite common.Kingfishers nest in tree hollows and holes dug into the ground, the which growing niche to be in river banks or at the sides of lakes. 

 

 

Kingfishers dig small tunnels with Their nest at the end, the which can range in length depending on the species. The Giant Kingfisher is known to dig tunnels That are over 8 meters long! Female kingfishers lay up to 10 eggs (although normally less), and both the male and the female kingfishers help to incubate the eggs, the which hatch in Between 3 and 4 weeks.Kingfishers are well known for brightly colored feathers Their the which range in color from black to red to green. Some species of Kingfisher have Tufts of feathers on the which Their heads stick upwards, although many species of kingfishers have smooth, flat feathers covering Their bodies.Generally due to Their small size, kingfishers have a number of predators Wherever They exist around the world. The main predators of the Kingfisher are foxes, raccoons, cats and snakes, but kingfishers are also preyed upon by other Mammals small and large birds. The eggs of the Kingfisher are also preyed upon by many of the Kingfisher's predators.Many species of Kingfisher are Considered to be Threatened Species as Their numbers have been declining due to habitat loss Mainly. 

 

 

These Threatened species of Kingfisher Kingfisher growing niche to be the species That Inhabit woodland and forests as Their habitat is being destroyed due to deforestation the which Occurs in many areas around the world.

Kingfisher Unique Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Alcedines
Scientific Name: Coraciiformes
Type: Bird
Diet: omnivore
Size (H): 10cm - 37.5cm (4in - 15in)
Wingspan: 20cm - 66cm (7.8in - 26in)
Weight: 10g - 170g (0.4oz - 6oz)
Top Speed: 40km / h (25mph)
Life Span: 6-10 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black, Blue, Brown
Skin Type: Feathers
Favourite Food: Fish
Habitat: Lowland areas and river estuaries freshwater
Average Clutch Size: 4
Main Prey: Fish, Shrimp, Insects, Tadpoles
Predators: Foxes, Snakes, Raccoons
Distinctive Features: Small body and long, sharp beaks and straight