5 July 2017
Though only the size of a sparrow, the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) found in Europe, Asia and Africa looks anything but common to birders from North America.
Our much larger belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is plain by comparison.
What’s not to love about a tiny iridescent electric blue bird?
I am suffering from kingfisher envy.
There are Green Kingfishers that bred in Southern Arizona this year. They look like the Commons, but green, white and black.