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Pied kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

Photo by ClaraCorreia
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Field Notes

Description:

Their black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive.

Habitat:

The Pied Kingfisher is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia.

Notes:

Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary is smack bang in the middle of Cape Town and surrounded by residential and industrial areas.

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Pied Kingfisher

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Comments (4)
ClaraCorreia
i had it in my sights, and then it banked up and away from me and then i snapped it at the right moment
Atul
how did u manage to get such a great shot wow
ClaraCorreia
hey alice, i had a wonderful day at the vlei, and very lucky to get this plucky little guy

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PublishedJuly 12, 2011

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