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Alcedo cristata
This is a small kingfisher, 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length. When I approached the small pond (in a dry creek/small river bed) the Kingfisher became scared and flew away to some nearby branches. After waiting 10 minutes, it flew back and continued to catch some small fish in the pond, before it took off to the forrest.
High altitude dry savanna woodlands (prim. Acasia bushes). This was close to a dry creek-bed.
This is a species common to reeds and aquatic vegetation near slow moving water or ponds. The flight of the Malachite Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies low over water. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate related movements. This bird breeds all over Swaziland and is concidered to be common.
Spotted on Jul 14, 2013
Submitted on Jul 15, 2013
2 Comments
And there are a lot of different king-fishers in South Africa. I really hope that I get a chance to see more of them! Thank you for your comment Staccyh :)
One of my favourite birds!