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Pied Kingfisher Before the Dive

Pied Kingfisher Before the Dive

Pied kingfishers are a common resident at Southern African freshwater wetlands where they can be seen diving for small fish. The males (as seen in this photogra...
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Pied kingfishers are a common resident at Southern African freshwater wetlands where they can be seen diving for small fish. The males (as seen in this photograph) have a black double breast band whereas females have an incomplete single band. This photo was taken at the St. Lucia wetlands in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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