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Megaceryle maximus
The male shows a russet-brown breast, the female a belly of the same colour. (Newman's birds of Southern Africa)
Porches on a branch, bridge or wire, from where it watches the water.
The guide spotted him while we were taking a boat tour, also have some photos while he kills a fish but thery are pretty dark...
Spotted on Aug 1, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
3 Comments
Beautiful bird!
thank you gerardo :)
Very nice :)