Kingfishers - Bird of the Month June 2013

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Taken in the Pilanesberg

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Taken in Ben Levin Game Park

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Taken near Punda Maria

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21.10.2009 Kruger

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14.5.2011 Kruger

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Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti

Most likely to be confused with the brown-hooded Kingfisher but the Striped Kingfisher is less brown and has whitish streaked breast, white neck collar and a blue rump.

Locally common resident. Found in open woodland and is present in Mopane vegetation.

Monogamous, and occasionally a co-operative breeder with additional helpers.

Nests in old Barbet and woodpecker holes, natural tree cavities swallow nests and nest boxes. Parasitised by the Lesser Honeyguide.

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Striped Kingfisher - Kgalagadi september 2012

I had "only" two (almost the same)... before it flew away 0*\ -O

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Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala

A very handsome kingfisher that is characterised by its all red bill grey head and chest and chestnut belly. Occurs in mature woodlands, often near water. Sits quietly on a branch, scanning the ground for insects and therefore can easily be overlooked.

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Woodlands Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis

The upperparts are bright blue and the underparts white. There is a black band through the eye and extending to behind the eye.The bill is two tone,red above and black below. the legs of the Woodland kingfisher are dark.
Single birds or pairs occur in woodland, dense savanna and riverine vegetation. Pairs display with outstretched wings, pivoting from side to side.
A common summer resident.

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