Common Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis · "The Sapphire Arrow"

Population decreasing

My superpower

I dive at 40 km/h and correct for underwater refraction mid-flight.

Did you know

My blue feathers aren't actually blue — they're transparent, scattering light like a prism.

Water Quality Indicator

You'll only find me on clean, healthy rivers — my presence means the water is thriving.

2 active ways

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Never dump anything down storm drains

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Local & national

adopt · RSPB

Adopt a Kingfisher

donate · The Rivers Trust

Fund clean rivers

volunteer · WWT

Volunteer at a wetland reserve

Global & international

learn · BirdLife International

Global Kingfisher factsheet

learn · IUCN Red List

Official Red List assessment

donate · WWF International

Support freshwater conservation

Learn & earn

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