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When to see Pied Kingfisher in Kruger National Park
Pied Kingfisher are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Pied Kingfisher's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Pied Kingfisher
The pied kingfisher is a striking black-and-white African kingfisher strongly associated with rivers, lakes, dams, estuaries and other open water. It is recognised by its bold pied plumage, long black crest and strong pointed bill. It is famous for hovering above water before diving headfirst to catch fish, although it also takes aquatic insects and other small prey. It is often seen singly, in pairs or in small groups and commonly hunts from exposed perches near water.
How to identify the Pied Kingfisher
Small black-and-white kingfisher with a large black crest, long black bill, white throat and breast, and dark eye stripe. Often hovers above water before plunging head-first to catch fish.
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