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Ceryle rudis
Their black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2012
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012
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8 Comments
Very Cool!
Great photos!
Gorgeous!
wow..great shot
I think you are correct there Ashish - the first pic has a double band across the breast making it a male.
First Picture must of male..!!
Cute Female bird..!!
Wonderful shot!