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The Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), is a species of water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its 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. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.

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  • Pied Kingfisher
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  • The Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), is a species of water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its 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. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.
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Status
  • Least Concern
Name
  • Pied Kingfisher
Caption
  • Male
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  • 260(xsd:integer)
Species
  • Ceryle rudis
Genus
  • Ceryle
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Family
Order
Phylum
Location
  • Africa and Asia.
abstract
  • The Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), is a species of water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its 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. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.
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