Alcedinidae Collection (page 4)

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, female preening, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as Eurasian kingfisher, or river kingfisher

Common Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Common Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis- with a captured fish, Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, Germany

Common Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis- in winter on a perch, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young bird regurgitating a pellet, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, preening male, middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, male on perch, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis- approaching perch, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young female, perched on a branch, threatening gesture, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White-bellied Kingfisher (Alcedo leucogaster bowdleri) adult, perched on branch over forest pond, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) adult, perched on branch, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
African Pygmy Kingfisher (Ispidina picta) adult, perched on branch, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Common Kingfisher calling, juvenile bird with white tip to bill - Lackford Lake, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher stretching wing. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher stretching. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher showing the iridescent azure coloured back. Juvenile bird with white tip to bill. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher regurgitating a pellet. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher batters Stickleback fish before swallowing it. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Two Kingfishers one with a Stickleback fish. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk. Juvenile bird has white tip to bill

Two adult Kingfishers one with a Stickleback fish. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher with Stickleback - Lackford Lake, Suffolk

Kingfisher sits in Willow Trees at Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher - Lackford Lake, Suffolk

Ultramarine Kingfisher (Todiramphus leucopygius) adult male, perched on branch, near Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, April

Beach Kingfisher (Todiramphus saurophaga) adult, perched on branch, Makira Island, Solomon Islands, April

Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) adult, perched on branch, Kafue N. P. Zambia, September
Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) adult, perched on branch, Kafue N.P. Zambia, September

Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca erithaca) adult, perched on bamboo, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, May
Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca erithaca) adult, perched on bamboo, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) adult, perched on twig, Lake Nakuru N. P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, August
Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) adult, perched on twig, Lake Nakuru N.P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, August

Kookaburra perched on branch

Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), perching on a branch, side view

Rear view of Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, black and white speckled feathers, long thin bill, perching on leafy branch in tree, head and beak in profile

A couple of Kookaburras sitting and facing the same way

A couple of chick Kookaburras standing facing away from each other, one with its beak open

A couple of Kookaburras sitting facing away from each other, one with its beak open

A couple of Kookaburras sit facing away from each other

Two featherless Kookaburra chicks huddle together

Dacela novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Watercolour 159 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great Brown Kingfisher, Goo-ge-na-gan

Ceryle rudis, pied kingfisher
Plate 32, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Ceyx erithaca, Oriental dwarf kingfisher
Plate 36, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Mergus merganser, goosander, Alcedo atthis, common kingfishe
Plate 34 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tanysiptera sylvia, buff-breasted paradise kingfisher
Plate 50 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Todiramphus leucopygius, ultramarine kingfisher
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Dacelo tyro, spangled kookaburra
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Halcyon leucocephala, grey-headed kingfisher
Ff. 60. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Alcedo cancrophaga made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Alcedo atthis bengalensis, common kingfisher
Plate 17, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Halcyon smyrnensis, white-throated kingfisher
Plate 53, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

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"Captivating Alcedinidae: A Glimpse into the World of Kingfishers" Majestic and serene, an adult male Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) takes a moment to rest in Dorset, UK during a tranquil November day. Perched proudly on a No Fishing sign, the vibrant hues of a Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) illuminate the surroundings with its dazzling presence in the UK. Witnessing nature's perfect harmony, a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) delicately balances on a branch in Worcestershire, UK, showcasing its prized catch in its beak during September. With grace and precision, a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) gracefully takes flight from the water's surface in Worcestershire, UK after successfully capturing its prey during March. In Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, observe an intense encounter as a young male Kingfisher - Alcedo athhis - displays threatening behavior along the Middle Elbe riverbank. Amidst rain showers along the Middle Elbe riverbank in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany; young birds of Alcedonidae species find solace while embracing nature's elements together. Discovering beauty within diversity; behold the enchanting sight of an Alcedo athhis or Common Kingfisher perched elegantly amidst lush surroundings. Journey to Sabah Malaysia and marvel at the striking Blue-eared kingfisher (Alcedo meninting), adorned with vivid blue plumage against breathtaking landscapes. Embark on an adventure to Bijagos Archipelago in Guineau Bissau where you'll encounter the captivating Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata), showcasing stunning colors amidst pristine island scenery.