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ML201857141 IBC 1498934
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Kruger NP--central section (please be more specific)
Limpopo, South Africa
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Media notes
Female Giant Kingfisher perching on causeway edge watching for prey. The Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largestAfrican kingfisher – about the size of a Kookaburra. The male has a chestnut breast band with white underparts – the female has a white-spotted black breast with chestnut underparts. This female Giant Kingfisher was perching on the edge of the Sabie River causeway in southern Kruger Park, watching the water below intently for signs of prey. Elevation: 287 m. Date added to IBC: June 9, 2018.
Observation details
IBC scientific name: Megaceryle maxima maxima.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 30.8 MB