Known for its shaggy crest, dagger-like bill, and piercing rattling call the Belted Kingfisher is the king of fishers.

The belted kingfisher isn’t just good at fishing—it’s a specialist, evolved for aquatic hunting with remarkable precision and flair. It uses a perch-and-plunge strategy where, upon sighting a fish, it dives missile like into the water to grab the fish. Then it returns to its perch to swallow the fish headfirst. While exact stats vary, observations show that belted kingfishers often catch multiple fish per hour when feeding young, indicating a high success rate. In short, this bird doesn’t just fish—it dominates its watery realm with skill and style.