Well, at last count, there are 118 species in three different genera scattered across the globe organized by habitat: water, tree and river kingfishers. Of the nine species of water kingfishers (the ...

There are many different species of kingfisher, and those that eat fish hunt by repeatedly diving head-first into the water when they spot tasty prey without suffering brain injuries like concussions.

Scientists studied the genomes of 30 kingfisher species to try to identify the genes that allow kingfishers to dive headfirst into water without huring their brains. The researchers found that the ...

‘Test flights’ using replica transmitters will help scientists select the best option for siheks Jennifer Zoon The countdown to the Guam kingfisher’s reintroduction to the wild has begun. Before these ...

Some rare birds living in cages on the second floor of Tropic World at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are never seen by the public. However, those birds have a starring role in a project that aims to one day ...

Discover 10 fascinating facts about the kingfisher bird, one of nature’s most colorful and skilled hunters. Learn where ...

It has been said often and repeatedly that things are bigger in Texas, and when it comes to biological diversity, that saying is undeniably true. Due to its sheer size and therefore many ecoregions, ...

If you’ve ever belly-flopped into a pool, then you know: water can be surprisingly hard if you hit it at the wrong angle. But many species of kingfishers dive headfirst into water to catch their fishy ...