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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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rapid wing beats during flight
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gptkbp:behavior
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both parents feed young
perches near water
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gptkbp:body_shape
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stocky and compact
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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Europe and Asia
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:call
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sharp 'peep' sound
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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5–7 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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bright blue
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gptkbp:color_scheme
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distinctive markings on head
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gptkbp:color_variation
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seasonal plumage changes
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gptkbp:coloration
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long and pointed
orange underparts
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat restoration projects
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of happiness
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Eurasia
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Alcedinidae
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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hovering
ponds and lakes
dives to 1 meter or more
high success rate in catching fish
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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24–30 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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dive for fish
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Alcedo
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater rivers
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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clear, slow-moving waters
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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widespread across Europe and Asia
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Eurasian kingfisher
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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19–21 days
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gptkbp:length
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16–17 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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Kingfisher, Halcyon
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous
displays and calls
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gptkbp:migration
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partial migrant
some populations migrate south
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gptkbp:nest_location
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near water bodies
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gptkbp:nest_material
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fish bones and plant matter
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gptkbp:nesting
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April to July
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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burrows in riverbanks
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gptkbp:photography
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popular in wildlife photography
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gptkbp:predators
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larger birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Belted_kingfisher
Common kingfisher
Azure kingfisher
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gptkbp:research
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studied for behavior and ecology
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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solitary or in pairs
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gptkbp:social_structure
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loose social groups during non-breeding season
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Alcedo_atthis
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Alcedo_atthis_atthis
gptkb:Alcedo_atthis_ispida
gptkb:Alcedo_atthis_bengalensis
Alcedo atthis hispanica
Alcedo atthis melanocephala
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gptkbp:tail_type
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short and square-shaped
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends feeding territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent eyesight for hunting
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gptkbp:weight
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40–60 g
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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iridescent blue
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gptkbp:wingspan
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24–26 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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southern Europe and Asia
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Alcedo_atthis
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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