Pied Kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

FAMILY CERYLIDAE

(KINGFISHERS)

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

Pic: KamalHari Menon

23-Apr-2012 - Spotted by Arathi - around 4:30 p.m.

Saw the Pied Kingfisher hover and then dive into the water!

22-Apr-2012 - Spotted by Joy and Usha