The Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. It is largely resident except for seasonal climate-related movements. This little beauty is only around 5 inches or 13 cm long so they can only eat small fish or insects.
They have a large range across central and southern Africa so your odds of seeing one is good. They may be small but their brilliant colours make them stand out. I have personally seen them in Mabamba Swamp, Uganda; South Luangwa, Zambia and Kruger NP, South Africa.
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Malachite kingfishers perched and looking for fish.