A Pied Kingfisher hovers over water looking for fish and invertebrates and makes a spectacular plunge when prey is targeted.
The Pied Kingfisher is the only member of the family to hover rather than hunt from a perch.
Size: 4800px × 3132px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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