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Common Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis
Alcedinidae Low risk

The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small 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.

Summary from Wikipedia

Listen call, duet, flight call · CC0
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Sonothèque ADVL · xeno-canto 1080048

At a glance

Family
Alcedinidae
Group
Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk

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