Despite occurring throughout nearly all of North America, the belted kingfisher is uncommon and solitary. Occupying lakes, rivers, ponds and streams, it uses its stout bill to capture crayfish and ...

In the gloom, a Kingfisher was moving along the river, flying between perches. At each, it spent a little while scanning the water for fish. From time to time, a cold breeze created ripples, making it ...

Charming scenes show a female kingfisher putting on a colourful display. Amateur photographer Tony Raine captured the bird as ...

A cheeky kingfisher was captured enjoying a fishy snack - while perched on a No Fishing' sign. Keen amateur photographer Stevie Clarke waited patiently for one of the colourful birds to make an ...

Forget all that breaking news about US tariffs—there’s a new baby in Virginia, and it just happens to be a member of one of the most endangered species in the world. A female Guam kingfisher bird was ...

Earlier this week, the Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed its first new Guam Kingfisher chick of 2025.Also called a Sihek, this bird is part of a long term goal to help reestablish this species in the wild.

Ukai, an ancient Japanese fishing method that uses birds to catch fish, has been around for 1,300 years. While the practice has become a popular tourist attraction, it has also invited controversy.