There are many different species of kingfisher, and those that eat fish hunt by repeatedly diving head-first into the water when they spot tasty prey without suffering brain injuries like concussions.

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The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, known as the 'jewel of Indian rainforests,' is a stunning and elusive bird found in the rainforests of southwest India. Its vibrant colors and shy behavior make it a ...

If you’ve ever belly-flopped into a pool, then you know: water can be surprisingly hard if you hit it at the wrong angle. But many species of kingfishers dive headfirst into water to catch their fishy ...

It took six years and 720,000 exposures, but Scottish wildlife photographer Alan McFayden finally got his bird. He captured this stunning image of a female kingfisher in a rare mid-dive, perfectly ...

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher or the Ceylon Blue Kingfisher is a very stunning and colorful bird that can be found living in the thick, green rainforests of southwest India. Since it has such bright ...