Common Kingfisher
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Tail Shape
- square
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Common Kingfisher (*Alcedo atthis*) is celebrated for its brilliant, iridescent plumage, which relies on the physical structure of its feathers to reflect light rather than traditional pigment. Its distinctively pointed wings and square tail are evolutionary adaptations that allow for high-speed, precision diving when hunting small fish in freshwater environments.
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