Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male sitting on a branch overlooking a small pond during a springtime day.
The Kingfisher is adapted for diving and catching fish, with its eyesight specially adapted to be able to see prey underwater. It can dive into the water from a perch above, and its streamlined body and wings make it a swift swimmer. The bird also has a unique adaptation where its bill is slightly longer and curved downwards to help it grab fish from the water.
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