Coraciiformes
Coraciiformes is the scientific name for a diverse order of birds that includes kingfishers, bee-eaters,...
18/08/2025
Bird: Common Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis)
Family: Alcedinidae
Common Kingfishers don't build traditional nests - they dig them out! This job is mainly done by the male, who creates elaborate nest tunnels up to half a meter deep in sandy, steep riverbanks. At the end of these tunnels is the nest chamber where they lay their eggs.