Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher (<em>Ceryle rudis</em>) is a species of Kingfishers (<em>Alcedinidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a species of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies. A black-and-white kingfisher that hovers above water before diving; the only kingfisher that hovers regularly; nests in long tunnels in riverbanks; feeds almost entirely on fish.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ceryle; binomial: Ceryle rudis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 25-30cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa and the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
