This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
A World of Kingfi shers


Kingfi shers share many traits, but each species has its own special adaptations. See how some species differ.


n i


Most kingfi shers have short, stubby tails, but this


kingfi sher’s long tail feathers act like a rudder. They help it change direction as it fl ies through the rain forest.


e h


The pied kingfi sher has eyelids made of bony plates. Scientists think this special armor plating provides extra protection because this kingfi sher dives and fi shes more than other kingfi shers.


8 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXTREME EXPLORER


r


p


p


e


i


a d


e


-


d


e


a


k i


h


d


n


s


s i


c


g


fi


k


fi


g k


d


r s


r


a r b


e e


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24