Pied Kingfisher

Digiscoped Bird Images from Southern Africa - Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis (428) - 2 of 2

A common and striking kingfisher of wetlands, rivers and coastlines. The Pied Kingfisher is well known for it's habit of hovering above the water, before making a sudden and direct dive into the water below. ©Etienne Marais 2004