The malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. source
The malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara.
The malachite kingfisher is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements. source
The malachite kingfisher is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements.
This is a small malachite kingfisher , 13 cm (5.1 in) in length. source
This is a small malachite kingfisher , 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult malachite kingfisher bird is bright metallic blue. source
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult malachite kingfisher bird is bright metallic blue.
The head of the malachite kingfisher has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name. source
The head of the malachite kingfisher has a short crest of black and blue feathers, which gives rise to the scientific name.
The face, cheeks, and underparts of malachite kingfisher are rufous and white patches are on the throat and rear neck sides. source
The face, cheeks, and underparts of malachite kingfisher are rufous and white patches are on the throat and rear neck sides.
The bill is black in young birds and reddish-orange in adults malachite kingfisher; the legs are bright red. source
The bill is black in young birds and reddish-orange in adults malachite kingfisher; the legs are bright red.
Sexes are similar, but juveniles are a duller version of the adult malachite kingfisher. source
Sexes are similar, but juveniles are a duller version of the adult malachite kingfisher.
This species of malachite kingfisher is common to reeds and aquatic vegetation near slow-moving water or ponds. source
This species of malachite kingfisher is common to reeds and aquatic vegetation near slow-moving water or ponds.
The flight of the malachite kingfisher is rapid, with the short. source
The flight of the malachite kingfisher is rapid, with the short.
rounded malachite kingfisher wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. source
rounded malachite kingfisher wings whirring until they appear a mere blur.
The Malachite kingfisher usually flies low over water. source
The Malachite kingfisher usually flies low over water.
The nest is a tunnel in a sandy bank, usually over water. Both birds of malachite kingfisher excavate. source
The nest is a tunnel in a sandy bank, usually over water. Both birds of malachite kingfisher excavate.
Most malachite kingfisher burrows incline upward before the nesting chamber is reached. source
Most malachite kingfisher burrows incline upward before the nesting chamber is reached.
Three or four clutches of three to six round, white eggs of malachite kingfisher are placed on a litter of fish bones and disgorged pellets. source
Three or four clutches of three to six round, white eggs of malachite kingfisher are placed on a litter of fish bones and disgorged pellets.
The malachite kingfisher was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Alcedo cristata. source
The malachite kingfisher was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Alcedo cristata.
