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Malachite Kingfisher

Corythornis cristatus

Description:

A tiny Kingfisher which catches insects and tiny fish.

Habitat:

Bushes overhanging water

Notes:

Only seen at a distance in poor light.

1 Species ID Suggestions

HemaShah
HemaShah 11 years ago
Malachite Kingfisher
Alcedo cristata Malachite Kingfisher


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1 Comment

Emma, I have updated this but it is another one which now has a new scientific name.

Mbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 27, 2008
Submitted on Nov 18, 2011

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