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.

A dramatic fish-eye view shows life from beneath the surface - as a hidden underwater camera captures the moment a kingfisher dives from above to catch its next meal. The hidden GoPro camera shows the ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among birds, raptors are known for their sight, penguins for their ...

I stumbled across an amazing photo of a kingfisher diving for its dinner, taken by photographer Adrian Groves with a Canon 40D camera. Though I can no longer show you here due to copyright issues… ...

They say a picture speaks a thousand words. But a new photograph of a kingfisher, which show Mother Nature in all her glory, are so stunning as to nearly defy them. The striking image, produced ...

Almost a decade ago, wildlife photographer Alan McFadyen captured a shot that would become legendary: a kingfisher diving perfectly into the water, not a single splash in sight. The journey to that ...

“Many of his dives he makes from a fluttering halt … up to 15 feet above the water’s surface … but not infrequently, he makes his plunge, like a blue meteor, from a perch 50 or more feet from the ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

Kendrapara: In encouraging news for environmentalists and bird enthusiasts, presence of eight species of kingfishers has been ...

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 ...