A common kingfisher at its typical habitat. The bird is patrolling, and trying to give lesson to his already independent childre

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Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Least Concern

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) photo

A common kingfisher at its typical habitat. The bird is patrolling, and trying to give lesson to his already independent children, chasing them deep to the forest.

Recorded 7 September 2008
Added to IBC 1 year 22 weeks ago
Author Boris Belchev
Locality Mergežeris, Alytus County, Lithuania

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Great spotted woodpecker were chased away from kingfisher territory by the male.

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