Jambo 🐦 Birds
Pied kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
It hovers above the water before diving.
Tracker tip
🎯 Common at waterholes and along rivers.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a pied kingfisher on safari?
The pied kingfisher lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a pied kingfisher?
It hovers above the water before diving. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Ceryle rudis) offline.