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The animal on the cover of Managing and Using MySQL , Second Edition, is a kingfisher. This type of bird can be found all over the world, including North America, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand, with the greatest numbers being found in southeast Asia. There are over 80 species of kingfishers, which range in size from five to eighteen inches and vary in color.