COMMON KINGFISHER

 

Photographed on outskirts of Siem Reap, Cambodia, November 2023

(* 885)                           COMMON KINGFISHER                  Alcedo atthis

CAMBODIA                 48  

Also known as the Eurasian Kingfisher and River 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.

COMMON KINGFISHER

Subspecies taprobana, photographed March 2017

(* 885)                           COMMON KINGFISHER                  Alcedo atthis

SRI LANKA                   35   

Found in wetlands in open country and forest. 16 cm. Rather uncommon breeding resident almost throughout Sri Lanka, but rare in higher hills.