These fierce flying fishermen can be found across North America anywhere near bodies of water. Find out how they evolved to be such adapt hunters, learn ancient greek and native american stories involving this respectable bird, and listen to their unique rattling calls. Plus, an interview with Jessica Coker, wildlife photographer and artist who drew the pair of kingfishers for the cover art of this episode! Its a classic dirty bird episode, fun bird facts mixed with fowl language! . . . Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Find them on youtube or wherever you get your music! . . . Bird sounds from Xeno-Canto.org. Opener Sound: Peter Ward and Ken Hall Rattle Call Paul Marvin Scream Call Thomas G. Graves Harsh Call Niels Krabbe