23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Common kingfisher rising from the water with fish.

Common kingfisher is a very known species for it's hunting style. The colorful vibrant little kingfisher is master of it's craft catching fish. This kingfisher is waiting for a successful catch and after observing the water few minutes from a branch of a tree , It manage to catch the fish after successfully dive into the lake.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
Copyright: © Mohammad Ali