King Fisher Posts Territory Laws In North America

Kingfishers of the family Alcedinidae are short-legged, short-tailed birds with long, sharp beaks. Large, ragged crests adorn the stout heads of these stocky birds. Adept anglers, kingfishers are named for the Anglo-Saxon word meaning "king of the fishes." Although kingfishers often perch near water, they are recognized on the fly by their deep, irregular wingbeats. These birds often hover before plunging headlong into open water to catch fish (just like terns!). Though three species of kingfishers exist, the Belted Kingfisher is the only one occurring in North America.Kingfishers of the family Alcedinidae are short-legged, short-tailed birds with long, sharp beaks. Large, ragged crests adorn the stout heads of these stocky birds. Adept anglers, kingfishers are named for the Anglo-Saxon word meaning "king of the fishes." Although kingfishers often perch near water, they are recognized on the fly by their deep, irregular wingbeats. These birds often hover before plunging headlong into open water to catch fish (just like terns!). Though three species of kingfishers exist, the Belted Kingfisher is the only one occurring in North America.