Common Kingfisher Facts

Common Kingfisher Facts at a Glance

Common kingfishers are compact blue-and-orange birds that hunt along slow rivers and lakes. They watch from low perches before diving headfirst to catch small fish.

It belongs to the family Alcedinidae in the order Coraciiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; source links below support further reading.

Common Kingfisher Habitat

Common Kingfishers live in Freshwater and Wetland habitats across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Their range depends on places that provide suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young.

What Do Common Kingfishers Eat?

Common Kingfishers are carnivore animals. Their diet includes Small fish and aquatic invertebrates, and the food available in their habitat shapes how they find, hunt, or forage for meals.

Common Kingfisher Lifespan, Size, and Weight

A common kingfisher typically lives for 6–7 years. Adults measure about 16–17 cm and weigh around 34–46 g; these ranges can vary with sex, age, habitat, and access to food.

Common Kingfisher Conservation Status

Common Kingfisher is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.