Articles
Short articles about the bird and the river. Activity and event reports are listed separately under Activities.
2026-02-21
Bird of the Year 1973 and 2009
In Germany the Common Kingfisher was Bird of the Year in 1973 and again in 2009. The same species lives on the Citarum.
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Which kingfisher did you see?
Several kingfisher species occur on Java. Three field marks separate the Common Kingfisher from the similar small blue species.
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Earthen banks are nest sites
The Common Kingfisher digs its nest burrow into steep, bare earth banks. Stone or concrete bank protection removes these sites.
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2026-01-10
Why a kingfisher needs clear water
The Common Kingfisher hunts by sight and dives from a perch. Turbid water removes its food supply without touching the bird itself.
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