A photo of a Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis)
Woodland Kingfisher

Woodland Kingfisher

Halcyon senegalensis

The woodland kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis) is a tree kingfisher that is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara. This is a medium-sized kingfisher, 23 cm (9.1 in) in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wing panel and tail. Its head, neck and underparts are white, and its shoulders are black. The flight of the woodland kingfisher is rapid and direct. The large bill has a red upper mandible and black lower mandible. The legs and feet are dark grey. Some birds may have greyish heads, causing confusion with mangrove kingfisher.
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Photos

Sightings

A photo of a Woodland Kingfisher photographed in Kruger NP--Berg-en-Dal to Malelane Gate/S110 South Africa
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Snoopdogg .
Friday 24 Mar 2023 - 3:35pm
South Africa
A photo of a Woodland Kingfisher photographed in Kruger NP--Berg-en-Dal Camp South Africa
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Nix Asherson
Friday 24 Mar 2023 - 3:31pm
South Africa
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Gert Fourie
Tuesday 21 Mar 2023 - 5:33am
South Africa
A photo of a Woodland Kingfisher photographed in Satara Reception South Africa
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Sandy Van Zyl
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 12:04am
South Africa
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