By A Mystery Man Writer
A kingfisher perches on a high branch, post or telephone wire until it spots a small fish, then dives headfirst into the water from 20 feet or more in the air – still somehow able to gauge depth and compensate for the refraction of water to accurately catch their prey.
Belted Kingfisher (Kingfishers, Coraciiformes, Birds)
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Belted Kingfisher (Birds)
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Belted kingfisher flight with fish after successful dive during autumn migration Stock Photo - Alamy