The common kingfisher measures 16-17 centimeters in length. After leaving the nest, the chicks rely on the care of the adult birds for a while, including feeding and learning how to hunt.
This series of photos captures the journey of the common kingfisher chicks after they leave the nest, showing both the nurturing care of the adults and the chicks' efforts to grow.
Leaving the nest marks the beginning of their independence, and as their wings grow stronger, the future of these young kingfishers looks bright.
A baby common kingfisher leaves the nest. [Photo by Liu Yongmin/for chinadaily.com.cn]
The baby common kingfisher (left) flies and perches on a nearby branch, waiting to be fed by the adult bird (right). [Photo by Liu Yongmin/for chinadaily.com.cn]
The baby common kingfisher (left) still doesn't know how to find food on its own. [Photo by Liu Yongmin/for chinadaily.com.cn]
The baby common kingfisher (right) opens its mouth to eat the food fed by the adult bird (right). [Photo by Liu Yongmin/for chinadaily.com.cn]
