Kingfisher Interesting Facts that you should know

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Only one of the 87 kingfisher species in the world, Alcedo atthis, breeds in Europe.

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As far east as the Solomon Islands, our kingfisher has a widespread global range.

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The laughing kookaburra of Australia is the biggest kingfisher in the world.

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Our kingfisher is referred to as the river kingfisher in order to distinguish it from the other 86 species.

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Many kingfishers around the world avoid water and rarely eat fish.

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Up to 90% of the kingfishers in Britain may perish during harsh winters.

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A kingfisher has to consume roughly 15 or 16 minnows every day in the winter.

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Kingfishers frequently raid backyard ponds in their extensive search for fish.

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