Bengali: ছোট মাছরাঙা
Scientific Name: Alcedo atthis
IUCN: Least Concern
Description: This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile. It has bright metallic-blue upperparts including head, back is cobalt color and one can see greenish reflections on the head and wings. Orange ear-coverts and underparts, the chin and sides of neck are white. A long blackish bill and reddish orange at the base. Legs are bright red.
Food: The Common kingfisher is carnivore and mainly eats fish and small crustaceans, such as prawns and crabs. It also catches insects in flight.
Habitat: In temperate regions, this kingfisher inhabits clear, slow-flowing streams and rivers, and lakes with well-vegetated banks.
Distribution: Widely distributed over Europe, Asia, and North Africa, mainly south of 60°N.
