The green fish dog, whose scientific name is the kingfisher family, is an elegant bird. It is only 20 centimeters long, but each feather is meticulously carved. The male weighs between 29-40 grams, while the females weigh slightly more and weigh between 33-55 grams. Their plumage is colorful and layered, and both male and female birds show a unique charm.
The forehead and eyes of adult males are initially black, contrasting with the dark green bronze sheen at the top of the head. The feathers on the wings are scattered with white spots, as if they are twinkling stars in the night sky. The chin and throat are as white as snow, intertwined with green lines, like a picture scroll carefully painted by a painter of nature. The bright red color of the abdomen echoes perfectly with the white wings and green back. The green and white of the tail add a bit of elegance to this little life. Its mouth is black, its iris is dark brown, and its legs are dark gray, and every detail looks so exquisite.
The top of the head of an adult female is similar to that of a male, but the lower feathers are a completely different sight. The throat is creamy or pale yellow, and the upper chest is golden-green, like a spring field. The light yellow color of the abdomen contrasts with the color of the throat, which makes it look particularly soft. The female bird is slightly larger than the male bird, giving it a sense of stability.
The living habits of the green fish dog are also very unique. They usually act alone or in pairs, and are full of vigilance and resourcefulness when hunting. During the breeding season, they even engage in fierce battles to defend their territory. These tiny kingfishers possess excellent swooping diving techniques and can even hover in the air to lock onto targets, making their predatory skills in the water unmatched.
Green fish dogs mainly live near rivers for fishing for a living, inhabiting shrubs or open forests, clear and slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes and irrigation canals. They often fly over rivers, streams, ponds, and marshes to feed on, and when they find food, they swoop down quickly and move swiftly and neatly. During non-predatory hours, they often live alone on the top of tree branches, telephone poles, or rocks near the water's edge, quietly waiting for their prey to appear.
This small kingfisher hunts in the same way as other kingfishers, often grazing on the surface of the water or diving into the water to hunt for food. Sometimes you can even disappear into the water, which is amazing. When they flap their wings and fly in the air about 3-10 meters above the water, they seem to be closely connected to the surface of the water, and once they find food, they will go straight into the water to hunt for it.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program Once the prey is caught, they place it on the perch and then constantly fiddle, adjust the angle, and even throw the fish up in order to swallow the fish from the head first. Their diet is mainly based on small fish, but it is not limited to that. A variety of crustaceans and a variety of aquatic insects and their larvae are among their delicacies, including a variety of shrimp. In addition, they also like to eat ants and various small bees, showing their omnivorous side.