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Kingfisher’s catch

A common kingfisher, a vivid marker of healthy streams, is seen catching a fish in Pohang's Heunghae-eup.

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A kingfisher catches a fish in a stream in Heunghae-eup, Buk District, Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on June 14.

A kingfisher catches a fish in a stream in Heunghae-eup, Pohang, on June 14. Known for its vivid blue-and-orange plumage, the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) inhabits clean rivers and streams, diving from perches to snatch fish with remarkable precision. Widely found in Korea as a resident or summer visitor, it is considered an indicator of healthy freshwater ecosystems. [NEWS1]

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