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What you need to know about the Pied kingfisher

The pied kingfisher is a striking black-and-white bird found near water bodies across Africa and Asia. With its distinctive plumage and long, dagger-like bill, it hunts fish by hovering over the water and diving with precision. These birds nest in burrows along riverbanks and are known for their harsh, rattling calls during courtship.

Pied kingfisher: Interesting facts

Unlike many other kingfisher species that perch and dive for fish, pied kingfishers are capable of hovering in mid-air, flapping their wings rapidly while scanning the water below for prey.

Spots where the Pied kingfisher can be observed

Chobe River safari by tender boat

The tender boat is where the Chobe journey becomes close. You leave the houseboat and move into narrower channels with a guide, watching the banks for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, antelope, and birds.

This is not a scenic cruise in the usual sense. It is water-based game viewing. Timing, wind, water level, and wildlife movement decide the exact route, which is exactly why the smaller boat matters.

Our trips to spot the Pied kingfisher

What you need to know about the Pied kingfisher

Pied kingfisher: Interesting facts

Unlike many other kingfisher species that perch and dive for fish, pied kingfishers are capable of hovering in mid-air, flapping their wings rapidly while scanning the water below for prey.

Spots where the Pied kingfisher can be observed

Chobe River safari by tender boat

This is not a scenic cruise in the usual sense. It is water-based game viewing. Timing, wind, water level, and wildlife movement decide the exact route, which is exactly why the smaller boat matters.