10 Most Beautiful Kingfishers in the World Video

10 Most Beautiful Kingfishers in the World

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searching for unique videos regarding birds well you are in the right place because our channel brings you hundreds of videos about beautiful bird species we are going to discuss the most beautiful Kingfisher Birds the Kingfisher is one of the most alluring types of birds which are found generally all over the world especially in tropical regions these are migratory birds traveling up to 3,000 kilometers and are quite aggressive in nature other than decorative purposes the beautiful feathers of kingfishers were also used for adorning hats in past times now let's discover the ten most pleasing and appealing kinds of kingfishers number ten the sacred Kingfisher the sacred Kingfisher is an elegant and medium-sized woodland Kingfisher it is native to woodlands mangroves river valleys and forests in New Zealand Australia and other parts of the western Pacific they are called sacred kingfishers because they are considered to be a sacred bird by Polynesians they believe that this Kingfisher has control over the waves the sacred Kingfisher has collar feathers and white underparts this stunning bird feeds on fish insects small rodents and reptiles small crustaceans and smaller finches the female Kingfisher lays five eggs and both parents incubate the eggs and take care of the young ones number nine the oriental dwarf Kingfisher the oriental dwarf Kingfisher is a lovely bird that belongs to the Kingfisher family it is also known as a tree toad Kingfisher or black footed Kingfisher they are found in Southeast Asia the Indian subcontinent Sri Lanka Singapore and Thailand this is a small yellow and red Kingfisher with glowing bluish black upper parts and yellow under parts the oriental dwarf Kingfisher favors habitats near small streams in densely shaded lowland forests this medium-sized bird feeds on frogs lizards and insects these attractive kingfishers nest in a burrow or horizontal tunnel the female Kingfisher lays three to six eggs number eight the malachite Kingfisher [Music] the malachite Kingfisher is a pleasing bird that is native to Africa south of the Sahara it has a bright metallic blue body with Rufus cheeks base and upper parts white patches on the throat and bright red legs they have rapid flight and they usually fly low over the water the malachite Kingfisher feeds on aquatic insects fish and crustaceans these heavenly Birds lay three to six eggs on a bed of fish bones the average life span of this medium-sized bird is about seven years the weight of the malachite Kingfisher is 12 to 19 grams and is 13 centimeters in length number seven the Indigo banded Kingfisher the Indigo banded Kingfisher is a glamorous bird that is endemic to the Philippines they favor subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and tropical or subtropical dry forests this King Fischer has Rufus frontal spot black cheeks and neck and a black crown they nest in tunnels dug into the banks of rivers and streams the indigo banded Kingfisher feeds on aquatic insects and fish these magnificent kingfishers make high-pitched and thin sounds their breeding season is from March to May the indigo banded Kingfisher forms a super species with the southern silvery Kingfisher number 6 the blue eared Kingfisher the blue eared Kingfisher is an alluring bird that is native to the Indian subcontinent Asia and Southeast Asia it favors dense shaded forests and ponds streams and suitable water bodies they have cobalt blue upper parts blue ears and a rich Rufus under part the diet of the blue eared Kingfisher includes crustaceans fish dragonfly larvae grasshoppers and mantids these delightful birds form a metre long tunnel in the bank of a forest stream [Music] the females lay about 7y eggs the average length of the blue eared Kingfisher is 16 centimeters it's breeding season is January in southwestern India and May to June in northern India number five the mangrove Kingfisher the mangrove Kingfisher is a stunning bird that belongs to the Kingfisher family it inhabits woodlands and riverbanks along the eastern coastline of sub-saharan Africa they have a dark grey brown head Brown grey cheeks and sides of the neck gray breasts and dark brown eyes the mangrove Kingfisher feeds on lizards crabs prawns and insects they form nests in termite nests and tree holes the breeding season is from October to January the population of this elegant bird is declining because of habitat loss the mangrove Kingfisher is a close relative of woodland Kingfisher and is a mono tippex species it is about 22 centimetres in length number four the banded Kingfisher the Bandit Kingfisher is an attractive bird that is found in the lowland tropical forests of Southeast Asia the adult male has chestnut cheeks forehead and nape black tail and wings and a bright blue cap the female banded Kingfisher has white under parts black and Rufus banded upper parts and black bars on the flanks and chest juveniles have dusky boring on the under parts and an orange and brown bill the banded Kingfisher forms its nest in a hole in a rotting tree the female Kingfisher lays five white eggs between February and May these lovely birds feed on small lizards and large insects number three the Amaz0n Kingfisher the Amaz0n Kingfisher is a heavenly bird that is native to the tropics of southern Mexico this mono tipic species resembles the green Kingfisher it has a long Bill and short tail with a white collar the male Amaz0n Kingfisher has white underparts green streaks on the flanks and abroad chestnut breast band females have white underparts green flank streaks and green patches on the side of the chest the Amaz0n Kingfisher makes its nest in a horizontal tunnel made in a river the female Amaz0n Kingfisher lays three to four white eggs these pleasing kingfishers feed on amphibians insects and fish their weight is 98 to 140 grams and they are 30 centimeters in length [Music] number 2 the crusted Kingfisher the crested Kingfisher is a magnificent bird that forms a species complex with three other Kingfisher species it is native to the Indian subcontinent and Japan they have a black and white body wings and tail and a spotted breast the crested Kingfisher favors mountain rivers and larger rivers in the foothills of mountains the females of this glamorous bird lay four to seven eggs which are incubated by the female alone juveniles are fed by both the parents for 40 days and after that they can fly before we reveal number one on our list be sure to check out our other amazing animal videos give us a like and tell us in the comments which one of these beautiful kingfishers is your favorite number one the ruddy Kingfisher at the top of the list is the ruddy Kingfisher a delightful bird that is widely populated in East and Southeast Asia it has bright red legs and bill a rust red body a purple tip tail and bright plumage these birds are solitary and generally travel singly or in pairs the ruddy Kingfisher favors forested areas from the temperate to tropical zones this magnificent bird feeds on crustaceans fish frogs and large insects they have a descending call that is often heard more than the bird itself is seen its breeding season is from June to July in Japan and June in South Korea thanks for watching today's videos be sure to check out our other bird videos and our many animal videos on our channel and be sure to leave a comment thanks and bye for now [Music] [Music]