Along shaded forest streams and mangrove-lined creeks of Southeast Asia, this chestnut-banded sentinel waits in hushed stillness. It perches above dark water, then drops in a sudden, precise plunge to seize fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. What makes it extraordinary is its patience — long, motionless vigils broken only by lightning strikes that keep clear waters in balance. A bold sash of rufous against deep green shadow, yet a vigilant keeper of hidden waterways.
Banded Kingfisher 👇
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