The kingfisher has been named Bird of the Year 2026. The colourful species edged out its rivals in a close online vote, BirdLife Switzerland announced on Tuesday. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox More than 18,000 people took part in the poll. The kingfisher secured 30.47% of the vote, just 53 votes ahead of the dipper in second place, which finished on 30.19%. BirdLife Switzerland once again invited the public to choose the ‘Bird of the Year’, looking for a species to champion near-natural waterways. Читать дальше...