Ceryle rudis FAMILY CERYLIDAE Habitat: Plains near waterbodies Distribution: Sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia from Turkey to India to China Diet: Fish, crustaceans and large aquatic insects such as dragonfly larvae Distinguishing features: Black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish  12-May-2012  23-Apr-2012 - Spotted by Arathi - around 4:30 p.m. Saw the Pied Kingfisher hover and then dive into the water! |
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