Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae

About

The giant kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest.

Fun Fact

The giant kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) is the largest kingfisher in Africa, where it is a resident breeding bird over most of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, other than the arid southwest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in wooded savanna while M.

Diet

Feeds on crabs, fish, and frogs, caught by diving from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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