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The blue-winged kookaburra, a larger species of kingfisher, hails from northern Australia and into Papua New Guinea. These birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction due to farming, ranching, residential, and commercial developments; accidental poisoning; and vehicle strike (being hit by vehicles). However, they are abundant enough to […]

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The black-backed dwarf kingfisher, aka three-toed kingfisher or oriental dwarf kingfisher, is a small, predatory bird that is endemic to India, Sri Lanka, southeastern Asia, and Australasia. They are threatened by habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, and deforestation at the hands of the […]

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The belted kingfisher can be found from Canada, through United States, Mexico, Central America, and down into the northern parts of South America. These birds prefer habitats near lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. They have a special preference for near-vertical banks which is where they build their nest. With a […]

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The collared kingfisher can be found on 3 continents: Asia, Australia, and Africa. They prefer sandy beaches, tidal areas, mangroves, harbors, and mudflats. These highly territorial birds are masters at the snatch and grab, perched up on a branch, usually about 9 feet +/- above the water or ground, then […]

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