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..     KINGFISHER (alcedo atthis).     ..

Image: John Gould

Size:-

Voice:-

Habitat:-

Status:-

Egg:-

Length: 16-17cm

Wingspan: 24-26cm

Weight: 34-46g

Shrill 'chee'

 

 

Still or slow-flowing rivers, canals, lakes, gravel pits and estuaries.

 

Widespread

Amber List

 

23x20mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

No.:-

Incubation:-

Fledging:-

6-7

19-21 days

23-27 days

Season: from Apr  2-3 clutches

15 years

 

 

3,600-6,000 pairs

 

 

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