Male or Female Kingfisher

To those of you who have been lucky to spot a Kingfisher perched by or hovering over a small river, have you ever wondered if the Kingfisher was a male or a female?

The way you can tell if from the colour of the underside of their beaks. The female Kingfisher has a red underside whereas a male has a black underside.  As the colours are so contrasted, it is very easy to spot if it is a male or female.

So next time you come across a Kingfisher, have a look at the underside of the beak!

Adult Female Kingfisher
Adult Female Kingfisher, image from the RSPB website

 

 

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