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Kingfisher Collection

"Captivating Colors and Graceful Perches: Exploring the World of Kingfishers" From the vibrant hues of its feathers to its elegant perching positions

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Picture No. 10947816

Picture No. 10947816
Kingfisher - on Hawthorn UK. Date:

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher - perched on moss covered tree stump

Kingfisher - perched on moss covered tree stump
USH-222 KINGFISHER - perched on moss covered tree stump Alcedo atthis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kookaburra

Kookaburra

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Common kingfisher on No Fishing sign (Alcedo atthis) UK

Common kingfisher on No Fishing sign (Alcedo atthis) UK

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Belted kingfisher bird

Belted kingfisher bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male at rest, Dorset, UK, November

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male at rest, Dorset, UK, November

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), United Kingdom, Europe

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher - Perched on branch

Kingfisher - Perched on branch
ME-1218 KINGFISHER - perched on branch Alcedo atthis Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Belted Kingfisher - with fish in beak

Belted Kingfisher - with fish in beak
JZ-2376 Belted Kingfisher - with fish in beak Ceryle alcyon Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: New Zealand Kingfisher (young and adult)

New Zealand Kingfisher (young and adult)
New Zealand Kingfisher Kotare, Todiramphus sanctus vagnas (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 13 Date: 1888

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Common Kingfisher - Adult male with fish prey in beak - The Netherlands, Overijssel, Twente

Common Kingfisher - Adult male with fish prey in beak - The Netherlands, Overijssel, Twente
VG-1610 Common Kingfisher - Adult male with fish prey in beak The Netherlands, Overijssel, Twente Alcedo atthis Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher Adult female perched holding a minnow in it's bill. River Leven, Cleveland, UK

Kingfisher Adult female perched holding a minnow in it's bill. River Leven, Cleveland, UK
ROY-160 Kingfisher - Adult female perched holding a minnow in it's bill. River Leven, Cleveland, UK Alcedo atthis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher - on branch

Kingfisher - on branch
WAT-8576 Kingfisher - on branch Alcedo atthis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher

Kingfisher
USH-184 KINGFISHER - perched on rock Alcedo atthis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Common Kingfisher Keoladeo National Park, India

Common Kingfisher Keoladeo National Park, India
JR-325 Common Kingfisher Keoladeo National Park, India Alcedo atthis Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Picture No. 12479531

Picture No. 12479531
Kingfisher - in flight - Norfolk, UK Date:

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Algerian Piracy

Algerian Piracy
1st May 1681, The peaceful merchant ship Kingfisher being attacked by Algerian pirates. Original Artwork: Piracy by Monamy (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Picture No. 10893990

Picture No. 10893990
Kingfisher - in flight diving (Alcedo atthis) Date:

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Concert of Birds (oil on canvas)

Concert of Birds (oil on canvas)
BAL74596 Concert of Birds (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 134.6x175. cm; Michaelis Collection, Cape Town, South Africa; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young male, threatening, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young male, threatening, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Brown trout and Kingfisher, lithograph, published in 1884

Brown trout and Kingfisher, lithograph, published in 1884
Brown trout (Salmo trutta fario) and Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). Lithograph, published in 1884

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Picture No. 11671318

Picture No. 11671318
Kingfisher adult on lichen covered branch spring. Date:

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Picture No. 10893985

Picture No. 10893985
Kingfisher - perched on Himalyan Balsam Plant (Impatiens glandulifera) (Alcedo atthis) Date:

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Sharing the perch

Sharing the perch
Kieran O Mahony AIPF

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young birds in the rain, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young birds in the rain, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Sacred Kingfisher - Hanson River north west of Ti Tree Community, Alice Springs

Sacred Kingfisher - Hanson River north west of Ti Tree Community, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4752 Sacred Kingfisher Hanson River north west of Ti Tree Community, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Todiramphus sanctus Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher - leaving water with fish

Kingfisher - leaving water with fish
ZT-8 Kingfisher - leaving water, with fish in beak Alcedo atthis Sequence 6 of 8 Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageKingfisher Collection: kingfisher on the perch with fish in its beak

kingfisher on the perch with fish in its beak

Background imageKingfisher Collection: kingfisher hunting a fish underwater

kingfisher hunting a fish underwater

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher

Kingfisher
Eyal Amer

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Angel's wings

Angel's wings
Johnny Chen

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher
Johnny Chen

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Water Ballet

Water Ballet
Johnny Chen

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Illustration for 'Alphabet Buffon', 1911 (engraving)

Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving)
DUV4210857 Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving); 29.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin fisherman (kingfisher). Engraving in " Alphabet Buffon"

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Martin sinner. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)

Martin sinner. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection
FLO4684135 Martin sinner. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw. Crested kingfisher or Malachite kingfisher

Background imageKingfisher Collection: The Purple. Mallow tree, Hibiscus syriacus, and kingfisher, Alcedo atthis

The Purple. Mallow tree, Hibiscus syriacus, and kingfisher, Alcedo atthis
FLO4596423 The Purple. Mallow tree, Hibiscus syriacus, and kingfisher, Alcedo atthis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Martin European fisherman. Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)

Martin European fisherman. Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)
FLO4680267 Martin European fisherman. Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669981 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Kingfisher (colour litho)

Kingfisher (colour litho)
8650177 Kingfisher (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingfisher. Illustration for British Birds written and illustrated by Archibald Thorburn)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens

Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens
5855179 Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens; (add.info.: Malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, and Cerulean kingfisher, Alcedo coerulescens)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Spotted or Surinam kingfisher, Alcedo paradisea? Illustration copied from George Edwards

Spotted or Surinam kingfisher, Alcedo paradisea? Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641312 Spotted or Surinam kingfisher, Alcedo paradisea? Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Martin pecheur huppe et martin pecheur aquamarine - Lithography

Martin pecheur huppe et martin pecheur aquamarine - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)
FLO4611447 Martin pecheur huppe et martin pecheur aquamarine - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Martin pecheur poucet (Alcedo pusilla). Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)

Martin pecheur poucet (Alcedo pusilla). Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)
FLO4680414 Martin pecheur poucet (Alcedo pusilla). Signed illustration SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Letter M: Menure Lyre and Martin Pecheur. Engraving in ' Great alphabet of birds'

Letter M: Menure Lyre and Martin Pecheur. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection
DUV4209626 Letter M: Menure Lyre and Martin Pecheur. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter M: Menure Lyre and Martin Pecheur)

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Jerboa, Jewelry, Kangaroo, Kettle-drum, Kingfisher, Lager-beer, Lead-pencil, Leyden-jar

Jerboa, Jewelry, Kangaroo, Kettle-drum, Kingfisher, Lager-beer, Lead-pencil, Leyden-jar, Lightning-rod, Log-cabin
8651552 Jerboa, Jewelry, Kangaroo, Kettle-drum, Kingfisher, Lager-beer, Lead-pencil, Leyden-jar, Lightning-rod, Log-cabin, Looking-glass, Lumber-yard (engraving) by German School

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Enjoy The Moment

Enjoy The Moment
Eugene Zhu

Background imageKingfisher Collection: Beautiful kingfisher

Beautiful kingfisher
Eyal Amer



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"Captivating Colors and Graceful Perches: Exploring the World of Kingfishers" From the vibrant hues of its feathers to its elegant perching positions, the a true marvel of nature. Picture No. 10947816 showcases this avian beauty as it confidently rests on a moss-covered tree stump, resembling a regal monarch surveying its kingdom. Often mistaken for a kookaburra due to their similar appearance, the belted kingfisher bird stands out with its striking blue plumage and distinctive white collar. Its presence in various regions around the world, including Dorset in the UK during November, highlights how these magnificent creatures have captured our fascination across continents. In one captivating shot, we witness a common kingfisher gracefully perched on a "No Fishing" sign – an ironic yet fitting symbol of their hunting prowess. These agile hunters are known for their remarkable ability to dive into water bodies with lightning speed, emerging triumphantly with their catch held tightly in their beaks. The image capturing a kingfisher jumping out of the water further emphasizes their incredible fishing skills. With unparalleled precision and agility, they snatch fish from beneath the surface without fail – truly showcasing nature's perfect predator at work. Not limited to just fish-catching abilities, another snapshot reveals an adult female kingfisher delicately holding onto a minnow in her bill along River Leven in Cleveland, UK. This heartwarming scene reminds us that even amidst fierce hunting instincts lies tender care for offspring and nourishment within these feathered families. Venturing beyond traditional territories brings us face-to-face with New Zealand's own version of this majestic bird. Young or adult alike, New Zealand Kingfishers captivate us with their unique charm and adaptability to diverse environments.