Hovers or perches near ponds or shallow streams diving into water to catch fish. Widespread and common. |
Even a brief glimpse of this striking bird of river and pond habitat will serve to identify. |
Rather large and quite spectacular. Bill orange-red with head and breast pale gray. Bright blue in wings. |
Similar to gray-headed but lower mandible is black. Often hunts away from water in wooded areas. |
Stocky bird that sits on a high perch diving down to catch large insects. Crown is finely streaked. |
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Michael J. Plagens, page created 7 Sept. 2015,
updated 16 Jan. 2017.
By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya because I am so new to exploring this part of the World. By creating a page for the species as I learn them, I am teaching myself, sharing with others. If you find an error or appreciate my efforts please send me a message.