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Pied Kingfisher seen here flying over the lake after swallowing a fish. They live off fish and insects and are found mainly in Africa and Asia.
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Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) fishing in a small lake in Kruger National Park in South Africa
A Pied kingfisher is seen perching on a branch.  The small carnivorous bird is black and white in color.  In this photo, the bird is seen looking sideways.  The black beak is very long and powerful.  The background bokeh is partially depth of field blurred.
A photo of pied kingfisher fishing in Southafrica
Malachite kingfisher perched over a river.
Beautiful bird in the Okavango delta
The Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Their black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive. Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
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Mono malachite kingfisher on post looking upward
Pied Kingfisher - Ceryle rudis species of water black and white kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Hunting fish. Sitting on the branch during sunset or sunrise.
A Pied Kingfisher strikes a striking pose on a branch, its black-and-white plumage sharply outlined against the backdrop of the tall grass. With its distinctive crest and piercing eyes, the bird stands perfectly still, exuding an air of alert elegance. The kingfisher’s sleek body and sharp beak add to its impressive presence, while its poised stance reflects both focus and grace.
A pied kingfisher perched on a small twig very close to a water body and looking for fish in the water in Lesser rann of kutch.\n\nThis was photographed during a safari inside the sanctuary.
Satpura National Park is located in the central highlands of Madhya Pradesh and has shown an increasing population of tiger, year on year, together with a healthy prey base and complement of birdlife and wildlife. The tiger reserve lies south and east of the Tawa Reservoir and to the west of Pachmarhi plateau.
A small pied kingfisher, probably the dolmation of kingfishers, sitting near the lake getting ready for lunch!
Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis rudis) in a tree in South Africa viewed from a game drive vehicle.
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Malachite kingfisher flies over river in spray
A photo of a giant kingfisher in Southafrica
Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) at the shores of Lake Victoria.  Shot in wildlife in the Mabamba swamp land, close to Lake Victoria, Uganda.
Pied Kingfisher - Ceryle rudis species of water black and white kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Hunting fish. Sitting on the branch during sunset or sunrise with green background
Beautiful Malachite kingfisher ( Alcedo cristata) perched on a reed in the Xigera Concesion, Okavango Delta,Botswana.
after successfully hunting there was time for a short rest in the Okavango Delta
A close-up shot of a pied kingfisher.
Amazing Birds. Chobe National Park is the oldest national park in Botswana. The largest concentration of wild animals in Africa. The Chobe River. Exotic trip to Africa.
A juvenile Malachite kingfisher is seen perching on a grass blade.  This small colorful kingfisher has many iridescent shades of blue on its back.  The feet and beak of the young bird are black reddish orange.  The front of the small African bird is beige/peach color.  This bird was photographed in a marsh area.  The focus on the small bird is extremely sharp.
Pied Kingfisher perched on a wooden post iin Malawi, southern africa
Pied Kingfisher.\nThe pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a species of water kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Originally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, it has five recognised subspecies. Its black and white plumage and crest, as well as its habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish, make it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast, while females have a single broken breast band. They are usually found in pairs or small family groups. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.
Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) fishing from the Platoon Crossing in the Olifants river in Kruger National Park in South Africa
Pied Kingfisher perching in wilderness
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