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Flying Fishermen II

Short answer: Kingfishers are a worldwide family of brightly colored birds with sharp bills and keen eyesight. Many hunt by perching quietly over water, then diving headfirst to catch small fish or aquatic insects.

A transparent third eyelid protects the eye underwater, and they can compensate for refraction to strike accurately, the Reel says. The footage, credited to harrycollinsphotography, shows a kingfisher diving.

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  1. Worldwide.

    DD-534-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Family)

  2. Perch and dive.

    DD-534-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Hunting)

Video transcript: Flying Fishermen II: Kingfishers Dive Headfirst to Snatch Fish

Did you know? Kingfishers are a diverse family of brightly colored birds known for their sharp beaks, excellent vision, and impressive fishing skills. Found worldwide near rivers, lakes, and coastlines, they hunt by perching quietly before diving headfirst into water to catch small fish or aquatic insects. Their eyes have special adaptations, including a transparent third eyelid and the ability to compensate for refraction, allowing accurate targeting underwater. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Kingfishers dive headfirst to snatch fish. Their eyes adjust for refraction at the water's surface.

  1. Exhibit A

    Family

    Worldwide.

  2. Exhibit B

    Hunting

    Perch and dive.

  3. Exhibit C

    Prey

    Small fish.

  4. Exhibit D

    Eyelid

    Transparent third lid.

  5. Exhibit E

    Refraction

    Compensated, per the Reel.

Questions people ask about Flying Fishermen II

How do they hunt?

Headfirst.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Family) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

Main prey?

Water.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Hunting) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

Eye protection?

Transparent.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Prey) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

Adjust for?

Bending light.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Eyelid) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

Where found?

Diverse.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Refraction) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

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  1. How do they hunt?

    1. Perch and dive
    2. Chase on foot
    3. Filter feed
    4. Scavenge
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    Answer: A. Perch and dive Headfirst. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Family) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

  2. Main prey?

    1. Small fish
    2. Seeds
    3. Mice
    4. Fruit
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    Answer: A. Small fish Water. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Hunting) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

  3. Eye protection?

    1. Third eyelid
    2. Goggles
    3. Feathers
    4. None
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    Answer: A. Third eyelid Transparent. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Prey) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

  4. Adjust for?

    1. Refraction
    2. Temperature
    3. Wind only
    4. Sound
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    Answer: A. Refraction Bending light. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Eyelid) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

  5. Where found?

    1. Worldwide
    2. Only Africa
    3. Only Arctic
    4. Only deserts
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    Answer: A. Worldwide Diverse. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Refraction) · Wikipedia: Kingfisher

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Flying Fishermen II." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-534, last updated Apr 4, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/flying-fishermen-ii/

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