Kingfisher Behavior and Diet

The video explores the life of kingfishers in the Marriage Valley, highlighting their unique hunting skills and challenges. Kingfishers are adept at catching small fish, often resembling hummingbirds in flight. Despite their skills, they face challenges similar to human anglers, such as losing their catch. They are territorial and know the best fishing spots. The video also details how kingfishers handle prey like the spiny stickleback, removing spikes before consumption. On average, a kingfisher can consume up to ten small fish daily.

What is the primary diet of the kingfisher?

• Insects

• Small fish

• Fruits

• Nectar

How does the kingfisher resemble a hummingbird?

• In its size

• In its song

• In its color

• When it hovers in the air

What challenge does the kingfisher face despite being a skilled hunter?

• Building nests

• Losing its catch

• Finding food

• Avoiding predators

What strategy does the kingfisher use to handle the spiny stickleback?

• Drowns it in water

• Pecks it to death

• Knocks it against a branch

• Swallows it whole

How many small fish can a kingfisher eat in a day?

• Fifteen

• Five

• Twenty

• Ten