Giant

This is a Giant Kingfisher. I’m sure it’s searching for its next meal.

You’d think that a name with the word, “King” in it, these would be large, dominant birds to begin with. They aren’t. Most of them are quite small. This one, however, as you might have guessed, is much larger. It’s the largest Kingfisher in Africa. These can be almost 18 inches long and weigh in at just under a pound.

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