Brownhooded kingfisher Halcyon albiventris (435) 24 cm
(dt. Eisvogel)
This species can be distinguished from other, similar, red-billed kingfishers by its brownish head streaked with black, the rufous patches on the sides of the breast, and the well-streaked flanks. It differs from Striped Kingfisher by its all-red (not black and red) bill, and by the lack of a dark cap.
MALE has a black back. FEMALE has a brown back. JUV. resembles female. HABITAT. Non-aquatic; thornveld, open broadleafed woodland and costal forests. Has adapted to suburbia and is common in gardens and parks. STATUS. Common resident. CALL. A whistled 'tyi-ti-ti-ti' and a harsher 'klee-klee-klee' alarm note. (Bruinkopvisvanger

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