Common Kingfisher

Common Kingfisher Care & Breeding Information

Food Habits
Common Kingfishers mainly eat:
• Small fish
• Water insects
• Small frogs
• Tadpoles
• Small crabs and worms

Need:
• Fresh clean water source
• Live or fresh food for healthy growth

Maintenance & Care
• Need peaceful environment
• Best near pond, lake, or water area
• Large aviary with water setup preferred
• Keep clean surroundings
• Avoid loud sound and stress
• Natural branches for sitting

Breeding & Eggs
• Starts breeding around 1 year age
• Female lays around 5–7 eggs
• Nest made inside mud tunnel or hole
• Eggs hatch in around 18–21 days
• Both parents feed chicks

Chick Care
• Chicks need warm protected nest
• Parents mainly feed baby fish and insects
• Clean water very important
• Avoid handling chicks too much

Lifespan
• Around 6–15 years with proper care

Special Features
• Bright blue and orange feathers
• Fast fish hunter
• Beautiful long sharp beak
• Attractive water bird

Available at
Sri Krishna Poultry Farm

Sri Krishna Poultry Farm supplies:
• Exotic birds
• Fancy bird pairs
• Bird feed & accessories
• Aviary guidance and support
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