Kingfishers

 

 

(Common) Kingfisher Cruidín (Coitianta) Alcedo atthis

Widespread though uncommon resident breeding species.

Global Distribution: Europe, Africa and Asia.

 

Summer Distribution

 

Winter Distribution

 

Belted Kingfisher Cruidín Creasa Alcedo atthis

Rare vagrant.

One record up to the end of 2020.

2020 Castletownbere, one from 9th November into 2021 is the first county and fifth Irish record.

Global Distribution: North America, Caribbean and northern South America.