Malachite Kingfisher

This is a small kingfisher, 13 cm in length. The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue. The head has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name. The face, cheeks and underparts are rufous and there are white patches on the throat and rear neck sides.

The Malachite Kingfisher is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate related movements. This is a small kingfisher, 13 cm in length. The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue. The head has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name. More

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The Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate related movements. More

The flight of the Malachite Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies low over water. The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These are usually low over the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive. More

The malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, is named for the bright blue/green feathers that sit on top of its head that may be raised to form a type of crest if the kingfisher is disturbed. The malachite kingfisher is largely a piscivorous (fish-eating) bird and hunts its prey by diving into the water from a low bough typically over a slow-moving river. Other prey items, however, such as insects, crustaceans, or even small frogs may also be eaten. More

The Malachite Kingfisher has regular perches, low over the water, from where it fishes along river banks across South Africa. The Kingfisher sits upright and alert observing activity in the water below. It then drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns with its prize catch. Like this little bird, we determinedly stay close to our customers as well as the market place. More

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Malachite Kingfishers was at the Amboseli Serena Lodge in Kenya where a pair had nested close to the dining room and its ornamental pond. They seemed particularly partial to the small Koi Carp (to the credit of the lodge they didn't appear to mind and kept restocking the pool!). More

The Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa. The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue. The bill is black in young birds and reddish orange in adults. Puzzle Postcard - E-mail this puzzle to a friend with your personal message and choice of puzzle cut. More

The Malachite Kingfisher has brilliant metallic blue upperparts. The top of the head is greenish-blue with fine black barring. Below the level of the eye, the face is a orange brown. There is a prominent white elongated patch from the ear to the back of the head. The underparts are orange-brown. This species is associated with waterside reeds, which provide it with a perch from which to hunt. More

The malachite kingfisher is known as the jewel of the African water bodies. This beautiful bird has deep brilliant blue, turquoise and russet colours which sparkle in the sunlight. Other names: Afrikaans - Kuifkopvisvanger : Photographer: EcoTravel Africa The malachite kingfisher is not a noisy bird, but will quietly sit on a perch in search for the prey that it feeds on, including fish, tadpoles and dragonflies. More

The Malachite Kingfisher is a Southern African bird that belongs to the Alcedinidae bird family group which includes birds such as Alcedinid Kingfishers. The description for the Malachite Kingfisher (Latin name Alcedo cristata) can be found in the 7th Edition of the Roberts Birds of Southern Africa. The Alcedo cristata can be quickly identified by its unique Roberts identification number of 431 and the detailed description of this bird is on page 174. More

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Malachite kingfisher, with caught tadpole in its beak, Paarl Bird Sanctuary, South Africa. Malachite kingfisher taking off, Paarl Bird Sanctuary, South Africa. The Malachite kingfisher is common in many areas of southern Africa, living in a wide variety of aquatic habitats. It feeds mainly on fish, as well as amphibians and insects. Both sexes dig a burrow, which is used as a nesting site, and placed in the banks of rivers or streams. More

After about fifteen minutes another Malachite Kingfisher appeared on the scene, resulting in some piscivorous disharmony; the birds could clearly not share a fishing spot, and every time the ‘first’ bird would try to move a few metres to stay out of trouble, the newcomer would attack it. More

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