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Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher - Adult male

Photographer

» Ian Nason

Location

» Mana Pools National Park

Country image taken

» Zimbabwe

Date

» October, 2014

Equipment

» Canon 30D with 400mm extender

Bird Species

»Megaceryle maxima - Giant Kingfisher

Bird Species (French)

»Martin-pêcheur géant

Bird Family

»Alcedinidae - Kingfishers

Bird Group

»Coraciiformes Bee-eater, Kingfisher, Roller

Bird Status

» Least Concern

Remarks

» This kingfisher was probably preparing to eject a pellet of fishbones.

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