The Giant Kingfisher are differentiated by sex as the male has the rufous breast whilst the rufous colour of the female is on the belly.


The Giant Kingfisher are differentiated by sex as the male has the rufous breast whilst the rufous colour of the female is on the belly.


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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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