HALF-COLLARED KINGFISHER

(Alcedo semitorquata)

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Roberts VI / VII 430 / 90
Clements 2000 89.0030
Howard & Moore 2
(CBOS 5)		 84-12

 

A smallish bird (19 to 20 cm), found from southern Africa to Angola and Ethiopia. It is an uncommon resident absent from the drier western parts of southern Africa. It is usually solitary and inhabits fast-flowing perennial streams and rivers with dense vegetation. It eats fish, crabs and insects.

 

List of Stamps showing Half-collared Kingfisher

 Country

SG

Michel

Year

Value
Angola 0474 0355 1951 10A
Rhodesia 0460 0109 1971 2½c