Kingfishers have monocular vision in the air and binocular vision underwater, which helps them overcome the challenges of the change in refraction between air and water [read more: buff.ly/3uyDgw5] [full video: buff.ly/30Y3XhL]
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These guys really stand out when I see them perched on the electrical wires. They have a short little body with a distinctive and rather large head. Always, watching the water below.
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Amazing that it knows to break its momentum by opening its wings just before hitting the water so he doesn’t hit the bottom, giving him perfect speed to catch the fish at that depth.
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Very much like this ice age sculpture of a diving bird from 40,000 years ago.
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I know you quoted from the article Massimo, but the article has phrased it inaccurately. It’s not monocular vs binocular. These birds have & use both eyes whether they’re in or out of the water. It’s more akin to switching visual systems. Thanks for sharing though. 😊
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Ok, I will say I believe you because there is no point in telling that as a lie. BUT…… How did you come to this conclusion? You didn’t hear it from the bird so is there a eye scan mechanism machine thingy that was created to specifically track the difference in bird eyes?
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