Malachite Kingfisher - Corythornis cristatus
Martin-pêcheur huppé
Strictly aquatic, it lives in vegetation around lakes and rivers. It hunts from a fishing perch, feeding on prawns, crabs and insect larvae.
Strictement aquatique, cet oiseau vit dans la végétation bordant les lacs et les rivières. Il chasse, perché sur une branche, et se nourrit de crevettes, crabes et de larves d'insectes.
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Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Alcedinidae
Species : Malachite Kingfisher
Age : Adult
Reference: cadw47984
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2008 Feb
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Gauteng
Place : Marievale
Latitude : 26° 22' 42'' South
Longitude : 28° 28' 18'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D300
Exposure : 1/200 s
Aperture : 8
Focal : 550 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no
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