AMPHIBIAN-EATING BIRDS

Many species of birds relish amphibians, but none are exclusively amphibian eaters.

African Pygmy Kingfisher

frog in bill, near nest burrow

African Pygmy Kingfisher      Ispidina picta

Republic of South Africa, along the Olifantspruit River, near Nylstroom, Limpopo Prov.

Black-crowned Night-Heron

gray treefrog in bill

Black-crowned Night-Heron      Nycticorax nycticorax

USA; New York, Gateway National Recreation Area

Blacksmith Lapwing

eating frog

Blacksmith Lapwing      Vanellus armatus

Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park

Common Greenshank

swallowing frog

Common Greenshank      Tringa nebularia

Oman, Al Ansab

Common Kingfisher

salamander in bill

Common Kingfisher      Alcedo atthis

Green Heron

frog in beak

Green Heron      Butorides virescens

USA; Illinois, Chicago, Lincoln Park, North Pond

Least Grebe

with Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Least Grebe      Tachybaptus dominicus

USA; Texas, Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Cameron Co.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

toad in beak

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher      Tyrannus forficatus

USA; Texas, Falcon Point Ranch

Southern Caracara

with frog in bill

Southern Caracara      Caracara plancus

Brazil, Miranda M.S.

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

feeding on Gulf Coast Toad, Incilius valliceps, series of 5

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron      Nyctanassa violacea

USA; Texas, Missouri City, Kitty Hollow County Park