Hovering Pied Kingfisher

Hovering Pied Kingfisher against a bright blue sky. Rajasthan, india. India is home to many interesting varieties of kingfisher, such as the Pied Kingfisher, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, Black-Capped Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Stork-Billed Kingfisher and White-breasted Kingfisher.

Hovering Pied Kingfisher – About Pied Kingfishers:

The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is distinctive black and white species of kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Pied kingfishers are well known for their habit of hovering high over lakes and rivers before diving for fish. Unlike most kingfishers which are solitary by nature they are often found in pairs or even small family groups.

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