Kingfisher  (Alcedo atthis)

Species information

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Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

  • Brackish: slightly salty water.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (November 2002): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended (November 2002): http://www.english-nature.org.uk/science/licensing/pdf/protected_species_part_i.pdf
  4. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK: http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/5_20625.pdf
  5. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  6. RSPB (2003): Pers. comm.
  7. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  8. BTO: Breeding birds of the wider countryside (November 2002): http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrkingf.htm
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