1. Giant Kingfisher {Ceryle maxima). It is the largest of its kind in South 



Africa. It feeds on fishes, crabs, and other water-dwelKng creatures. 



2. Pied }^\ng^%\\Qr {Ceryle rudis). Lends charm to the ponds and rivers 



of South Africa. 

 When fishing, the Giant and the Pied Kingfishers drop upon their prey 

 from aloft. 



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