Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis

Photo taken Locality: Greece, Crete, Heraklion, Heraklion
Photo taken by:
Dretakis, M.
Photo taken date:
March 2013

Common Kingfisher

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Photo of the Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis. A common fish eating bird in harbours, small ports of the Mediteranean during winter. It is a master of fishing, that's why it is called "kingfisher".

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