portrait of a male Giant Kingfisher

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Description

The largest of Africa’s Kingfisher family, the male Giant Kingfisher has a distinctive solid chestnut breast band. These loud, raucous birds are widespread but not as common in coastal waters

Photographer: Nick Greaves