Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a boldly marked black-and-white kingfisher with short, bushy crest and glossy all-dark bill.

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Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a boldly marked black-and-white kingfisher with short, bushy crest and glossy all-dark bill. Superficially similar to Crested Kingfisher, but smaller, with a much more distinctly patterned head and breast and less erect crest. Frequently seen perched in pairs or small groups. Often hovers over water when seeking prey. Inhabits a wide range of waterside habitats, from lakes to estuaries to mangroves. Gives a variety of sharp notes, as well as dry trilling and rattling calls.

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