A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) catching a Eurasian Minnow (Phoxinus sp.) from the perspective of the fish.
As it dives in to catch the fish (~25cm below the surface), its eyes are protected by a transparent third eyelid and it switches between its second foveae (they have two areas in their eyes with high densities of light receptors!) to compensate for the refraction of the water. So cool!
Watch the video:
Kingfisher diving (from a fish's point of view)
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I have them and osprey in my backyard...I live on a lake in.florida and get hundreds of varieties of birds ducks herons cranes kingfisher osprey bald eagles and even pelicans..its amazing to watch them hunt and forage. The kingfishers have a loud cackle you definitely know when they are around. Fun post!! :))
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ReplyDeleteSo let's see some ducks Keith Robinson !
We also have alligators and they have similar unique eye structure and amazing sensory makeup. In the evenings I will tap the water to mimic an animal in distress and they come to.the vibration. Fun but scarey!!
ReplyDeleteAre you looking for a kiss on the neck from an alligator? =))
ReplyDeleteLol yes..I posted pics of ducks and birds for you..did you look
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