Wikijunior:Animal Families/Kingfisher
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The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a species of kingfisher. They have blue backs and orange chests, along with a few white feathers and a blue cap on the head.
Names
[edit | edit source]They are called the common kingfisher, Eurasian kingfisher and the river kingfisher. As well as using the Latin name Alcedo atthis, some use Gracula atthi.
Where to see them
[edit | edit source]One has a chance of seeing them near freshwater bodies with fish.