The Kingfisher It is a bird with incredible speed and very good vision. That makes it an almost impossible species to photograph. However, a group of scientists was lucky enough to be able to capture an image of a variety of this species: the Eastern Kingfisher or Eastern Pygmy Kingfisher.
Many are captivated by the fleeting flights of birds, when they go on a trip in contact with nature or even the city; but the truth is that not all people are able to identify What is it about. Knowing them is the first step to protect them, and this photograph is certainly an opportunity to start.
Kingfisher: an adorable and fast bird
This bird is part of the Alcedinidae family, which has the characteristic that the birds are small or medium-sized, that is, they do not measure more than 10cm long approximately and only weigh about 9 either 12 grams.
These small birds prefer to live in small rivers in forests that have a lot of shade; They are typically found in Southeast Asia. Although they have also been seen in much of Europe.
A color fact is that this bird was discovered in 1890; the explorers who first saw the dwarf kingfisher did so in the southern Philippines; this is one of the most 255 different species unique that can be found in the country.
This beautiful bird can be identify by their colors; among small birds it is one of those with the most striking plumage. Also, his head is bigger than the rest of his body.
Another characteristic that distinguishes them is a long beak black color and the great speed with which they move. They are known to have a excellent visionas good as seeing with binoculars.
This vision is what allows it to feed on larvae, tadpoles and small insects that live in the river; near where their nest is. With its great speed, it is capable of catching a wide variety of prey.
To be able to see the Eastern Kingfisher; the scientist and Doctor Miguel David de León, together with his bird watching team; months passed within the Philippines; waiting for the ideal moment; where they could photograph a baby of a species.
Did you know the Eastern Kingfisher?
SOURCE: UPSCL , SEOBIRDLIFE
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