Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata)

May 5, 2010 | Posted by Safari Guide

Of all African kingfishers the most beautiful is the brilliantly-coloured and aptly named Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata). This tiny, agile bird is widely distributed throughout southern Africa on streams, lakes and even small pools where it stands out like a small blue jewel in the surrounding vegetation. You wil often see many species of kingfisher [...]

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