2011 年 42 巻 2 号 p. 161-163
Predation by a wild Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis on a colubrid snake, Amphiesma vibakari vibakari, was observed on 31 January 2010 in Tokyo. Total length of the snake was estimated as less than 20 cm. This is the first record of predation on a snake by the Common Kingfisher in Japan.