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Malachite Kingfisher

Alcedo cristata

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Description:

This is a small kingfisher, 13 cm in length. The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue. The head has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name. The face, cheeks and underparts are rufous and there are white patches on the throat and rear neck sides. The bill is black in young birds and reddish orange in adults; the legs are bright red. Sexes are similar. (wikipedia)

Habitat:

Reeds and rank vegetation near slow moving water or ponds.

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