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ML201857141 IBC 1498934

Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima

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Kruger NP--central section (please be more specific)
Limpopo, South Africa
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Carte
Carte Coordonnées: -23.9586463, 31.4366913
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Female Giant Kingfisher perching on causeway edge watching for prey. The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largestAfrican kingfisher – about the size of a Kookaburra. The male has a chestnut breast band with white underparts – the female has a white-spotted black breast with chestnut underparts. This female Giant Kingfisher was perching on the edge of the Sabie River causeway in southern Kruger Park, watching the water below intently for signs of prey. Elevation: 287 m. Date added to IBC: June 9, 2018.

Détails de l'observation

IBC scientific name: Megaceryle maxima maxima.

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Internet Bird Collection (IBC)

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30.8 MB