Saturday, 4 April 2015

The Pied Kingfisher

The pied kingfisher is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive.

Scientific name: Ceryle rudis
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Ceryle

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