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Pied Kingfisher Collection

The pied kingfisher, also known as Ceryle rudis, is a magnificent bird that can be found in various locations across Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: The Kingfishers Dance

The Kingfishers Dance
Guy Wilson

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Pied Kingfisher
Guy Wilson

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: A pied kingfisher, Ceryle Rudis, perched at the river side. Chobe River, Chobe National Park

A pied kingfisher, Ceryle Rudis, perched at the river side. Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher, Chobe River, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher, Chobe River, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Chobe River, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Chobe River, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher hovering, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher hovering, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) female, perched on dead branch, Allahein River, The Gambia

RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) female, perched on dead branch, Allahein River, The Gambia. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perching on a tree branch, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) perching on a tree branch, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Ceryle rudis

Ceryle rudis
Eyal Amer

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Graufischer (chromolitho)

Graufischer (chromolitho)
5211359 Graufischer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graufischer. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Kingfishers on the perch

Kingfishers on the perch
Marco Pozzi

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Hungry KingFisher

Hungry KingFisher
pied KingFisher is fighting for the place to owned it, Taken in Kuwait.. Faisal ALnomas

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: The Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis

The Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis is sitting and posing on the buffalo horn, amazing picturesque green background, in the morning after sunrise, waiting for its prey in Uganda. Petr Simon

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109082

EyeUbiquitous_20109082
Pied kingfisher, Ceryle rudi, Perched on branch, The Gambia, West Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) diving, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) diving, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) group of three perched on branch, squabbling

RF - Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) group of three perched on branch, squabbling, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) males, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) males, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Pied kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, males, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in flight, Chobe River, North-West District, Botswana

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in flight, Chobe River, North-West District, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher pearched, Ceryle rudis, South Africa

Pied Kingfisher pearched, Ceryle rudis, South Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher with catched fish, Ceryle rudis, South Africa

Pied Kingfisher with catched fish, Ceryle rudis, South Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher rising from the water in search of prey, Ceryle rudis, Gambia

Pied Kingfisher rising from the water in search of prey, Ceryle rudis, Gambia

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher perched, Ceryle rudis, Israel

Pied Kingfisher perched, Ceryle rudis, Israel

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Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis
Number 5 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives ref: Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfishers (Ceryle rudis), Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pied kingfishers (Ceryle rudis), Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher -Ceryle rudis-, Chambal River, Rajasthan, India

Pied Kingfisher -Ceryle rudis-, Chambal River, Rajasthan, India

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) with a fish, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) with a fish, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Rear view of Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, black and white speckled feathers, long thin bill

Rear view of Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis, black and white speckled feathers, long thin bill, perching on leafy branch in tree, head and beak in profile

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Ceryle rudis, pied kingfisher

Ceryle rudis, pied kingfisher
Plate 32, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Intaka Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Africa. Kenya. Pied Kingfisher at Lake Naivasha

Africa. Kenya. Pied Kingfisher at Lake Naivasha

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher, (Ceryle rudis), on riverside perch, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher, (Ceryle rudis), on riverside perch, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher in flight

Pied kingfisher in flight. The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is found in much of Africa, India, the Middle East and South-East Asia

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher. Okavango Delta, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher. Okavango Delta, Botswana
African Wings / SpecialistStock

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), fishing from perch on bridge in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa

Background imagePied Kingfisher Collection: Pied Kingfisher, (Ceryle rudis), Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Pied Kingfisher, (Ceryle rudis), Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana



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The pied kingfisher, also known as Ceryle rudis, is a magnificent bird that can be found in various locations across Africa. With its striking black and white plumage, it stands out against the vibrant landscapes it calls home. One captivating image captures a female pied kingfisher perched on a dead branch along the Allahein River in The Gambia. Its regal stance exudes confidence and grace, showcasing the beauty of this avian species. This mesmerizing photograph is available for licensing either as rights managed or royalty-free. Another snapshot takes us to the Chobe River in Botswana, where a pied kingfisher majestically hovers above the water's surface. Its wings spread wide, perfectly balanced as it searches for its next meal. In Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve within Botswana's wilderness, these elegant birds continue to captivate with their aerial acrobatics and hunting prowess. A moment frozen in time reveals another stunning sight – a pied kingfisher perching on a tree branch within Chobe National Park. Against an African backdrop teeming with life, this bird showcases its natural habitat while displaying its intricate feather patterns up close. In "The Kingfishers Dance, " we witness these birds engaging in their enchanting courtship rituals. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle that highlights their strong bond and commitment to each other. An artistic depiction of Ceryle rudis through chromolithography showcases the intricate details of this species' plumage – from subtle gradients to bold contrasts – truly capturing its essence on paper. "Kingfishers on the perch" presents multiple members of this avian family gathered together atop branches overlooking serene waterscapes. Their presence adds vibrancy to any landscape they inhabit while reminding us of nature's delicate balance. Lastly, we encounter a hungry kingfisher eagerly awaiting its next catch.