The Pied Kingfisher is a common bird of the waterways of Africa and is often seen hovering over the surface of the water as it located fish and aquati

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The Pied Kingfisher is a common bird of the waterways of Africa and is often seen hovering over the surface of the water as it located fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is the only Kingfisher to use this hunting technique

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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