Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Halcyon
Species
senegalensis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Angola, Ethiopia, Rowanda
Number of Sub-Species
Three Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident but most northern and southern populations will move to the equitorial zone during the dry season
Preferred Habitat
Prefers drier habitat with traditional woodlands especially Acacias
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa
Food
Perches on an exposed perch to dive down on large insects, small reptiles, arthropods, fish and rodents.