Kingfisher 15 Feb 2025

Don"t be fooled by its tropical look, this bird has a wide range and adapts to various climates—meet kingfisher. With over 100 species spread across the globe, kingfishers are found in a variety of habitats, from dense forests to coastal regions. Most species, like the common kingfisher, prefer freshwater environments across Europe, Asia and Africa, while others, such as the belted kingfisher, are found in North and South America. These birds are instantly recognisable by their vibrant plumage, often featuring a striking mix of blues, greens and oranges.

© NJphoto/Alamy Stock Photo

palette

Today in History

We’re all smiles for World Hippo Day
15 Feb 2026World Whale Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

9 Apr 2024Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
12 Nov 2023Diwali
16 Dec 2023Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
29 Apr 2024Fujian Tulou, China
22 Dec 2024Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
A window to the Pacific
19 Sep 2023Splügen Pass, Switzerland
6 Jan 2026Nuuk, Greenland
21 Aug 2024Wolf Island, Galápagos, Ecuador
23 Sep 2025Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
9 Oct 2025Space Week isnt over yet!
Let’s have a lek, see?
A peck between penguins
30 May 2025Little Pigeon River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States
Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
Beauty comes in trees
16 Oct 2024Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England
7 Oct 2023Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
21 Apr 2025International Dark Sky Week
22 Jul 2025Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States
Nature at its colourful best
Have a merry little Christmas
4 Nov 2025Tower Bridge, London
Sep 3, 2023Skyscraper Day
A bevy of buzzers
22 Oct 2024Palazzo Zuccari, Rome
Bring the king cakes
11 Mar 2026Peach trees in Cieza, Murcia, Spain
19 Mar 2025A black heron canopy hunting in Botswana
Crystal clear