Striped Kingfisher
Striped Kingfisher
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1 week ago
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Henk Spuijbroek
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The Striped Kingfisher is a common and distinctive species found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its heavily streaked brown and white plumage, a black bill, and an iridescent blue flash on its wings in flight.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and cultivated areas, often far from water.
How to spot
Look for its streaky plumage as it perches on branches or wires. Listen for its incredibly loud, piercing, and drawn-out call, 'ki-ti-ti-ti-ti', which sounds like a siren or whistle and is often the first sign of its presence.
When to spot
Resident year-round in most areas. Most active during the day, especially in the mornings and late afternoons. Its calls are very distinctive.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and cultivated areas, often far from water.
How to spot
Look for its streaky plumage as it perches on branches or wires. Listen for its incredibly loud, piercing, and drawn-out call, 'ki-ti-ti-ti-ti', which sounds like a siren or whistle and is often the first sign of its presence.
When to spot
Resident year-round in most areas. Most active during the day, especially in the mornings and late afternoons. Its calls are very distinctive.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many kingfishers that require open water, this species is highly terrestrial, inhabiting dry woodlands and savannas, where it hunts insects, reptiles, and amphibians.
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