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Kingfishers
Kingfishers are a brightly colored bird characterized by a long, pointed bill and large heads and found mostly in Australia and Asia.
246 Questions
Where do kingfishers go in winter?
well, when it is winter they migrate to warmer places to feel warm.
Why is the belted kingfisher called belted?
The belted kingfisher is called belted because of the 2 brown lines round its stomach.
A loon is similar to a duck and uses its feet to swim and then "ducks" ;D down and grabs the fish (like a duck does). A heron walks across shallow water and dips their head down, catching the fish, and the kingfisher just uses its wings to levitate and then swoops down and grabs its prey.
What is the difference between Common kingfisher male and female sounds?
One is higher one is lower different pitches
What is the spiritual meaning of a kingfisher bird landing on your window trying to get in?
The Kingfisher is a keeper of regular habits. Seen somewhere, sometime, you will almost be certain to see it there tomorrow, same place same time. The kingfisher attempting to enter your home is the message that you 'urgently' need to order the habits of your life and regularize them to bring you emotional wellbeing through cultivating sense of stability and security brought by the keeping of these regular habits. It takes about 21 days of repetition and practice to form a new habit. Many Blessings in your efforts.
Is a kingfisher a Scottish bird?
Kingfishers are not restricted to Scotland, but are found in suitable habitats worldwide.
What birds lay the SMALLEST eggs?
The birds that lay the smallest eggs are the hummingbird's. They weigh 0.7 ounces. - The bird that lays the smallest egg in relative to its size is the Ostrich.
Why does the kingfisher sit until he dives for food?
they are looking for food! not just sitting there!
What is the symbiosis of kingfishers and insects?
Kingfishers do not have a symbiotic relationship with any insects. A symbiotic relationship between organisms is one in which both species benefit. Kingfishers and insects don't have much to do with each other, except for insects that have a parasitic (a relationship in which only one party benefits) relationship with kingfishers.
Do kingfishers come from the rainforest?
Yes, Kingfishers like the Amazon Kingfisher are found in the rain forest.
Black kingfish (Rachycentron canadum)-also known as cobia, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeaters, aruan tasek, etc.-are perciform marine fish, the sole representative of their family, the Rachycentridae.
Yes, they lay extremely large eggs for their body size, up to 25% of their body mass. Its the equivalent of a 150 pound woman having a 30 pound infant! Females have to rely on fat stored in the body for energy during gestation because the huge egg takes up too much space and they are unable to move much or eat.
