Beautiful little blue-and-orange bird with a long, pointed bil.

 Kingfishers are a group of small to medium-sized birds that are found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. They are known for their bright, colorful plumage, with shades of blue, green, and orange being particularly common.

Kingfishers are primarily fish-eaters and can be found near water sources such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are known for their ability to dive into the water from a perch, catching their prey in their sharp, pointed bills. However, kingfishers are also known to eat insects, small crustaceans, and even small reptiles and mammals.

Kingfishers are agile and acrobatic birds, with short, pointed wings that enable them to make rapid movements in flight. They are also excellent hunters, with keen eyesight and the ability to adjust the position of their eyes to compensate for the refraction of light in water.

Many species of kingfishers build nests in burrows dug into the banks of rivers or other water sources. The female lays eggs in the burrow, and both parents share the responsibility of incubating the eggs and raising the young.

Kingfishers are a family of small to medium-sized birds known for their brightly colored plumage, sharp beaks, and fishing prowess. They are found throughout the world, except for the polar regions and some remote islands.

Kingfishers have a distinctive appearance, with short legs and a long, pointed bill that they use to catch fish and other aquatic prey. They typically have bright blue or green feathers on their backs, wings, and heads, with white or buff-colored underparts.

Kingfishers are often found near bodies of water such as rivers, streams, and lakes, where they perch on branches or other structures overhanging the water, watching for prey. When they spot a fish or other aquatic animal, they plunge headfirst into the water to catch it.

There are around 90 species of kingfishers, with a wide variety of sizes and colors. Some of the most well-known species include the common kingfisher, which is found throughout Europe and Asia, and the belted kingfisher, which is found in North America.

In addition to their fishing skills, kingfishers are also known for their distinctive calls, which vary from species to species. They are also important predators in their ecosystems and can help to control populations of fish and other aquatic animals.