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	Digimorph - Alcedo cristata (Malachite kingfisher)
		The malachite kingfisher, Alcedo cristata, is named for the bright blue/green feathers that sit on top of its head that may be raised to form a type of crest if the kingfisher is disturbed.
		The malachite kingfisher is largely a piscivorous (fish-eating) bird and hunts its prey by diving into the water from a low bough typically over a slow-moving river.
		A revision of the classification of the kingfishers.
	digimorph.org /specimens/Alcedo_cristata/whole (638 words)

	Kingfisher - Africa Birdwatching
		Kingfishers are among the most brilliantly-coloured of all birds, and many have strident voices and dramatic courtship displays.
		The Brown-hooded Kingfisher is not a migrant, and although it is a bushveld bird, is resident in leafy suburbs of South African towns such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Nelspruit and Durban.
		The similar Grey-hooded Kingfisher is resident in East Africa, with small numbers migrating south of the Zambezi each year between November and April; this insectivorous kingfisher excavates a tunnel nest chamber in a sand bank, and is often found near dry watercourses.
	www.wildwatch.com /resources/birds/kingfisher.asp (1003 words)

	Malachite Kingfisher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata) is a river kingfisher which is widely distributed in Africa south of the Sahara.
		This is a small kingfisher, 13 cm in length.
		The flight of the Malachite Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malachite_Kingfisher (391 words)

	malachite - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		malachite, a mineral, the green basic carbonate of copper occurring in crystals of the monoclinic system or (more usually) in masses.
		It is translucent or opaque; the luster is silky, vitreous, adamantine, or dull.
		It is found associated with other ores of copper (especially azurite) in various parts of the United States and in Chile, Russia, Congo (Kinshasa), Zimbabwe, and Australia.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-malachit.html (198 words)

	South Africa Birds - Malachite Kingfisher {Alcedo cristata}
		South Africa Birds - Malachite Kingfisher {Alcedo cristata} A small bird the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue...
		Malachite Kingfisher is a small bird, 13 cm in length.
		Malachite Kingfisher has regular perches or stands from which it fishes.
	www.sa-venues.com /wildlife/birds_kingfisher.htm (336 words)

	Kingfisher \| Bird \| Southern Africa...
		The truly aquatic kingfishers are represented in Southern and East Africa by the tiny Malachite Kingfisher, the similar but larger Half-collared Kingfisher, the impressive Giant Kingfisher and the gregarious Pied Kingfisher.
		Another intra-African migrant is the bold and vociferous Woodland Kingfisher which heralds the arrival of the summer rains south of the Zambezi, with its raucous and repetitive 'ki.
		This insectivorous kingfisher excavates a tunnel nest chamber in a sand bank, and is often found near dr...
	www.krugerpark.co.za /africa_kingfisher.html (697 words)

	InfoHub - African Bird Photographs
		Kingfishers is a family of birds located across the flobe.
		Kingfishers are also closely related to the Cookaburra (please ignore the spelling ) of Australia.
		The Pied Kingfisher is the second biggest Kingfisher of the region an also eats fish.
	www.infohub.com /forums/printthread.php?t=3748 (606 words)

	Kingfishers
		The Kingfishers are a fairly large family of distinctive birds scattered around the globe.
		This group of kingfishers, perhaps the most primitive of the lot, includes the forest dwelling kookaburras of Australasia, the woodland kingfishers of Africa and Australia, and a wide selection of elusive kingfishers from southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
		Although we often think of these type of kingfishers when we think of the family, there are only 9 species of Cerylinae kingfishers and thus they comprise only 10% of the family.
	www.montereybay.com /creagrus/kingfishers.html (2572 words)

	Kingfishers - Birds found in the greater Kruger Park area
		The kingfishers form a fairly small but common group of birds, and several species are exceptionally beautiful with habits fascinating to watch.
		The Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), with a fl collar around its neck and the remainder of its body bedecked with patterns of fl and white, is common along all the rivers and larger streams.
		Other species of kingfisher tend to be fairly rare and localized in their distribution.
	www.krugerpark.com /resources/birds/kingfishers.htm (383 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		Behavioral Ecology of the Micronesian Kingfisher in Pohnpei: Use of a Surrogate Subspecies in the Recovery of Kingfishers from Guam...
		Among the four described subspecies of Micronesian Kingfisher, one is extinct, the Guam birds are only in captivity (n= 50); birds on Palau are doing poorly, and Pohnpei birds may be declining.
		The saga of the Micronesian kingfisher is one of the most dramatic extinction stories of the 20th century.
	www.fatbirder.com /species_and_families/non_passerines/alcedinidae.html (648 words)

	River kingfishers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The river kingfishers or Alcedinidae, are one of the three families of bird in the kingfisher group.
		The Dwarf Kingfisher is sometimes placed in the monospecific genus Myioceyx, and sometimes with the Pygmy Kingfishers in Ispidina.
		However, molecular analysis (Moyle, 2006) suggests that the Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher is most closely related to the Malachite Kingfisher, and that the present arrangement into Alcedo and Ceyx needs to be reviewed as it seems not to reflect the actual relationships (for example, the Azure Kingfisher is closer to Ceyx erithacus).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_kingfishers (208 words)

	NISC South Africa
		Malachite Kingfishers feed most frequently on fish that occur around floating vegetation, mainly Kribia sp.
		Pied Kingfishers prey upon 14 different fish species, some of them being caught in the pelagic region of the lake, particularly clupeids taken by hovering.
		By comparison with Malachite Kingfishers, Pied Kingfishers feed on a wider diversity of prey, and take larger fish, so that the dietary overlap between the species is relatively low (O = 0.181).
	www.nisc.co.za /oneAbstract?absId=512 (286 words)

	Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo cristata
		One of our first encounters with Malachite Kingfishers was at the Amboseli Serena Lodge in Kenya where a pair had nested close to the dining room and its ornamental pond.
		The sexes are similar and the birds nest in holes excavated by both sexes in earth (they will utilise river banks, earth banks on roads, well shafts, disturbed earth thrown up around the root systems of fallen trees and even Aadvark lairs.
		The Malachite Kingfisher looks similar to the Pygmy Kingfisher, but the Pygmy has no crest and is a woodland rather than a waterside bird.
	www.kenyabirds.org.uk /king-mal.htm (231 words)

	the SASOL Bird e-Guide
		The Malachite Kingfisher has brilliant metallic blue upperparts.
		The Malachite Kingfisher breeds from August to November.
		The nest is typical of kingfishers, being a tunnel in an earth bank not far from the water.
	www.birdlife.org.za /fieldguide/book/species_info.php?id=65 (246 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for malachite
		It is usually associated with malachite, which it resembles except in color; when the two minerals are very closely associated, the stone is called
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	www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=malachite (337 words)

	African Birds
		He tried to steal a fish from a Pied Kingfisher.
		Pied Kingfisher with his catch, after evading the fish eagle and 2 storks who wanted his fish
		We watched as the kingfisher repeatedly slapped the fish against the tree
	homepage.mac.com /awbrown1/Africa/PhotoAlbum16.html (255 words)

	The Life List
		Such grouping answers at a glance the question, "Just how many species of kingfisher have I seen?" Also, it highlights the fact that kingfishers and motmots are closely related, which isn't immediately obvious in the field.
		When a new kingfisher is seen, for example, the Life-List file can be loaded with a word processor, the SEARCH option can be used to go immediately to "kingfisher," and then it's a nice ceremony to type the new sighting in with all the others.
		More serious birders might find fault with it because, for one thing, it doesn't mention races or subspecies, which in the future could be lumped into or split from other species.
	www.backyardnature.net /birdlist.htm (825 words)

	Images from birding.co.za (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Malachite Kingishers are commonly found at the edge of water, perched on a reed stem.
		This little jewel breeds in holes in banks near water.
		Unlike the Pygmy Kingfisher, with which it is sometimes confused, the Malachite Kingfisher hunds almost exclusively over water.
	www.birding.co.za /431.htm (53 words)

	Birds in Zambia
		They are largely unafraid of humans, so you can get in pretty close sometimes.
		The Malachite Kingfisher is widely distributed in Africa.
		It stays close to water, flying with rapidly whirring wings until it catches a fish or insect or even crustacean.
	www.3dphoto.net /africa3d/zambia/birds/coraciiformes.html (442 words)

	Malachite Kingfisher - Alcedo cristata
		Click here to go to the forums home page and find out more.
		The one pictured above made life very easy for us by coming in to land on a rock only a few feet from our boat.
		Looks similar to the Pygmy Kingfisher, but the Pygmy has no crest and is a woodland rather than a waterside bird.
	www.birdforum.net /bird_view.php?bid=4949 (218 words)

	Malachite Kingfisher with Catch on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Malachite Kingfisher with Catch on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		We also saw this malachite kingfisher hunting succesfully, as you can see on this picture.
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	www.flickr.com /photos/coessensbart/285102100 (89 words)

	Photos of Kingfishers: Common, Malachite, Pied, Ringed, Woodland, Grey-headed, Kookaburra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Photos of Kingfishers: Common, Malachite, Pied, Ringed, Woodland, Grey-headed, Kookaburra
		Nature Portfolio > birds > Coraciiformes > kingfishers
		Common Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Ringed Kingfisher, Woodland Kingfisher, Grey-headed Kingfisher, Kookaburra
	www.natureportfolio.com /birds/kingfishers.php (50 words)

	Elizabeth DeLaney Posters Prints - Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo Cristata Galerita Art Photographic Print - Artist: ...
		Elizabeth DeLaney Posters Prints - Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo Cristata Galerita Art Photographic Print - Artist: Elizabeth DeLaney - Poster Size: 18x24 - SHOP.COM
		Elizabeth DeLaney Posters Prints - Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo Cristata Galerita Art Photographic Print - Artist: Elizabeth DeLaney - Poster Size: 18x24
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	www.shop.com /op/aprod-p37677046 (250 words)

	Kingfishers, all sorts Photo Gallery by Rich Miller at pbase.com
		Kingfishers, all sorts Photo Gallery by Rich Miller at pbase.com
		all galleries >> Photos from Kenya, November 2005 >> Kingfishers, all sorts
		From a Kenya safari, Nov 2005, led by Joe and Mary Ann McDonald
	www.pbase.com /millerr/kingfishers (35 words)

	#21066836 Malachite Kingfisher in Africa
		The Malachite Kingfisher is a tiny little bird.
		It has red feet, a red bill and an ultra-marine blue back.
		This page was last updated: March 21, 2005
	www.raydoan.com /21066836.asp (71 words)

	Webshots Prints - Malachite Kingfisher, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
		Webshots Prints - Malachite Kingfisher, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
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	Larry Norton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The artist is also working on his own book, provisionally titled 'An African Story'.
		"In the potholed bed of the Tingwe stream a lone malachite kingfisher provides a small explosion of colour against the verdant backdrop.
		The clear waters below provide crustaceans, frogs, tadpoles and fish for the small and solitary hunter."
	www.larrynortonart.com /news.cfm (52 words)

	Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Malachite Kingfisher (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Malachite Kingfisher
		Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Kingfishers :: Malachite Kingfisher
		Please select "Mangoverde World Bird Guide" to view the entire bird site.
	www.mangoverde.com /birdsound/spec/spec89-11.html (82 words)

	Mink Art - Mink Paintings & Mink Sculptures (Marten,Fisher,Wolverine)- Wildlife Art - Nature Art
		Click on a thumbnail image for a larger view and more information.
		fl necked stork, stilts & kingfisher in Bharatpur
		A Malachite Kingfisher overlooking Siyadla River near Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa.
	www.natureartists.com /mink-martens-fishers-wolverines.asp (334 words)

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