Category Archives: Kingfisher

Amazing Facts: The Common Kingfisher

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Punemate

Amazing Facts: The Common Kingfisher The Common Kingfisher hunts from a perch 1–2 m (3–6 ft) above the water, on a branch, post or riverbank, bill pointing down as it searches for prey. It bobs its head when food is … Continue reading →

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White Throated Kingfisher

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Punemate

White Throated Kingfisher This is a large kingfisher, 28 cm in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat and breast are white. The large … Continue reading →

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Biomimicry:The Kingfisher and The Bullet Train

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Punemate

Biomimicry:The Kingfisher and The Bullet Train The kingfisher has the ability to go from one density of medium (Air) to another density of medium (Water) without a splash, This helps them catch the fish without alarming them. This ability of … Continue reading →

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White Throated Kingfisher Kavdi Pune

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Punemate

White Throated Kingfisher Kavdi Pune Kingfishers are a group of small to medium sized brightly coloured birds. There are roughly 90 species of kingfisher. All have large heads, long, sharp, pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. Most species have … Continue reading →

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