Summary
Regularly seen near the President’s House, at the King Abdullah Monument or at South Beach. Usually solitary. Status uncertain but probably largely absent in summer breeding elsewhere.
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachBeacon Island mangroves King Abdullah Monument Golf Course Dive Centre Search pictures of Common Kingfisher in KAUST | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |