#10 - The Kingfishers

How kingfishers hunt, see, dive – and why their blue color is not a dye. A flash of blue over the water – and then it's gone again. Kingfishers are among Africa's most striking, yet often underestimated, birds. This episode is about much more than just their spectacular colors: Why isn't their blue a pigment? Which species actually hunt fish – and which don't? How do they manage to correct the refraction of light in the water? I'll take you to Africa's rivers and waterholes and show you how kingfishers hunt, why they always swallow their prey headfirst, and what's behind their unusual nests. We'll also discuss the hovering flight of the grey kingfisher, cooperative breeding, sounds in the bush – and how you can reliably identify kingfishers on safari. An episode for everyone who wants to not only see animals, but understand them. …………………………………………………………………… Become my patron on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership Thank you! ……………………………………………………………………