Behavior / Hunting

Hunting

Ambush

3 photos

An adult Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perches on a branch in Tsavo West National Park, watching for fish in the waters below during the midday heat. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Pied Kingfisher Waits for Prey

Ceryle rudis (Pied Kingfisher)

An adult Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perches on a branch in Tsavo West National Park, watching for fish in the waters below during the midday heat. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Pied Kingfisher Waits for Prey

Ceryle rudis (Pied Kingfisher)

An adult Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perches on a branch in Tsavo West National Park, watching for fish in the waters below during the midday heat. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Pied Kingfisher Waits for Prey

Ceryle rudis (Pied Kingfisher)