Kingfishers are small unmistakable bright blue and orange birds of slow moving or still water. They fly rapidly, low over water, and hunt fish from riverside perches, occasionally hovering above the water's surface.

This small but skilled riverbank predator boasts a number of techniques for locating and intercepting the unsuspecting fish below.

Captured by freelance photographer The Son from Da Nang, these stunning pictures give a rare glimpse into the incredible power and accuracy of the kingfishers whilst hunting for food.

There are about 90 species of kingfisher around the world, 12 of which are found in Viet Nam.

The number of this predator has fallen in recent years

Kingfishers have large heads, long sharp pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails

Kingfishers are found on still or slow flowing water such as lakes, canals and rivers.

This type of predators has special eyes which can see through the water

Kingfishers can dive into the water at a depth of 10m to catch fish

Kingfishers eat mostly small fish, and such aquatic insects as dragonfly larvae and water beetles