A female Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, perched on a small twig, against a pale blue sky in the Kruger National Park.

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A female Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, perched on a small twig, against a pale blue sky in the Kruger National Park. This distinctive kingfisher is relatively common along rivers and permanent water points. It is also the largest bird which can hover in place, without wind

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Size: 2304px × 3456px
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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