The strikingly colored blue-breasted kingfisher inhabits the tropical forests of Africa. It perches in the shade, keeping an eye out for unwary prey such as large insects, fish, and frogs. Like all kingfishers, it has a thick and strong beak adapted for its carnivorous lifestyle.
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
Halcyon malimbica
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Habitat: Near rivers and estuaries
Diet: Insects, arthropods, fish, and frogs
