Gallery description : kingfisher

Kingfisher (coraciiformes) is a bird type animal. It inhabits lowland freshwater areas and river estuaries. The weight of this animal is about 10g - 170g (0.4oz - 6oz) and average life span is 6 - 10 years. Foxes, snakes, raccoons predators are the dangerous creatures for kingfishers. Look up the table below for more facts.

Facts about kingfishers
NameKingfisher
ColourRed, green, yellow, orange, black, blue, brown
TypeBird
PhylumChordata
Main PreyFish, shrimp, insects, tadpoles
Skin TypeFeathers
Scientific NameCoraciiformes
ClassAves
Average Clutch Size4
LifestyleSolitary
KingdomAnimalia
Weight10g - 170g (0.4oz - 6oz)
OrderCoraciiformes
Life Span6 - 10 years
HabitatLowland freshwater areas and river estuaries
Conservation StatusThreatened
FamilyAlcedines
Top Speed40km/h (25mph)
Size (H)10cm - 37.5cm (4in - 15in)
DietOmnivore
Distinctive FeaturesSmall body and long, sharp and straight beaks
PredatorsFoxes, snakes, raccoons
Image Details
Description Kingfisher. kingfisher kingfisher after a nice morning at this suffolk reserve
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