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Pied Kingfisher. One of the most popular kingfishers in Kenya. Ceryle rudis,Geotagged,Kenya,Pied Kingfisher,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Pied Kingfisher.

One of the most popular kingfishers in Kenya.

    comments (6)

  1. Top shot.

    Dave
    Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thanks Dave . Posted 9 years ago
  2. Super. Has it been Photoshoped? Or are you using a special technique? Posted 9 years ago
  3. Yes a superb capture. Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thanks Mark. Posted 9 years ago
  4. wonderful shot!! great timing Posted 9 years ago

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The Pied Kingfisher 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. Males have a double band across the breast while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.

Species identified by Back Water Fox
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Uploaded May 20, 2016. Captured Oct 6, 2015 00:31 in Unnamed Road, Kenya.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/5.0
  • 1/5312s
  • ISO500
  • 500mm