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When to see Woodland Kingfisher in Kruger National Park
Woodland Kingfisher are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Woodland Kingfisher's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Woodland Kingfisher in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Woodland Kingfisher.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Woodland Kingfisher
The woodland kingfisher is a colourful African kingfisher associated mainly with woodland, savanna, riverine vegetation and gardens. It has a bright red bill, blue wings and back, a white or pale chest and distinctive black markings around the eyes and shoulders. Unlike many kingfishers, it is not strongly dependent on water and feeds primarily on insects and other terrestrial prey, including reptiles, frogs and small animals. It usually hunts from an exposed perch before making a rapid attack on prey.
How to identify the Woodland Kingfisher
Medium-sized kingfisher with a grey head, brown back and wings, pale blue flight feathers and a striking bright blue rump and tail. The bill is large and red-orange, while the underside is generally pale.
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