Observations in the Order: Coraciiformes

English Name: Hole-nesters or Troupante, Byvreters, Neushoringvoëls, Ens.

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By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: St Lucia lower lake
Observed on: 5th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 15th August 2014
Likely ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Road-bridge column

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By: hampshire karoo
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
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Location: Sanbona - Bellair
Observed on: 20th March 2009
Added to iSpot: 2nd August 2014
Likely ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

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By: maddy
Sea Slug AtlasSeaKeys
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Location: inKalani Hills, Sodwana
Observed on: 31st May 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st August 2014
Likely ID: Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Pygmy Kingfisher

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By: maddy
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Location: inKalani Hills, Sodwana
Observed on: 13th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st August 2014
Likely ID: African Pygmy-Kingfisher (Ispidina picta subsp. natalensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

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By: maddy
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Location: inKalani Hills, Sodwana
Observed on: 10th February 2011
Added to iSpot: 1st August 2014
Likely ID: Bluecheek Bee-Eater (Merops persicus subsp. persicus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: regular summer visitor

Bruinkop visvanger

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By: Tella BeeTella Bee's reputation in Birds
Location: Matjiesrivier
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 31st July 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

White fronted bee-eater

White fronted bee-eater
By: MagdaMagda's reputation in BirdsMagda's reputation in Birds
Location: Near Bedjane Hide
Observed on: 27th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th July 2014
Likely ID: Whitefront Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Lilac breasted roller

Lilac breasted roller
By: MagdaMagda's reputation in BirdsMagda's reputation in Birds
Location: Near No 17, iMfolozi Game Reserve
Observed on: 27th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th July 2014
Likely ID: Lilacbreast Roller (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

On the lookout

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By: SandveldSandveld's reputation in BirdsSandveld's reputation in Birds
Location: R305, Heidelberg
Observed on: 24th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th July 2014
Likely ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Giant Kingfisher

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By: hampshire karoo
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
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Location: Sanbona - Tilney
Observed on: 22nd May 2006
Added to iSpot: 26th July 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

European Roller

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By: hampshire karoo
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
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Location: Unnamed Road, Breede River DC
Observed on: 25th December 2007
Added to iSpot: 25th July 2014
Likely ID: European Roller (Coracias garrulus subsp. garrulus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Purple roller

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Birds
Location: A20, Kgalagadi South
Observed on: 11th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th July 2014
Likely ID: Purple Roller (Coracias naevius subsp. mosambicus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Lilac breasted roller

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Birds
Location: Unnamed Road, Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Observed on: 5th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th July 2014
Likely ID: Lilacbreast Roller (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Lilac breasted roller

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in BirdsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Birds
Location: Sunday Loop, Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Observed on: 2nd July 2014
Added to iSpot: 24th July 2014
Likely ID: Lilacbreast Roller (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

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Location: 5, Bedford St
Observed on: 20th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd July 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1

Merops pusillus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Mapungubwe National Park
Observed on: 12th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Kleinbyvreter (Merops pusillus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

First kingfisher on the farm dam - Montagu WCape

First kingfisher on the farm dam - Montagu WCape
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Location: Dam, Pietersfontein, WCape
Observed on: 14th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata subsp. cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

giant

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By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: Presidentsrus
Observed on: 14th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Merops bullockoides

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Crooks Corner Rd, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 6th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Rooikeelbyvreter (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Halcyon chelicuti

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Location: S63, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 6th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Gestreepte Visvanger (Halcyon chelicuti subsp. hylobia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Halcyon albiventris

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: S62, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 4th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Bruinkopvisvanger (Halcyon albiventris subsp. vociferans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Coracias naevius

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: S52, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 2nd June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Groottroupant (Coracias naevius subsp. mosambicus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Coracias caudatus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Unnamed Road, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 1st June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2014
Likely ID: Gewone Troupant (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Coracias caudatus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: H7, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 30th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Gewone Troupant (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Merops bullockoides

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Matjulu, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 27th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Rooikeelbyvreter (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Merops bullockoides

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: S25, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 26th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Rooikeelbyvreter (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Coracias caudatus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Unnamed Road, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 26th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Gewone Troupant (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Ceryle rudis

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: S25, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 26th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Bontvisvanger (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Alcedo cristata

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: S25, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 26th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th July 2014
Likely ID: Kuifkopvisvanger (Alcedo cristata subsp. cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Merops bullockoides

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in BirdsGawie's reputation in Birds
Location: Timbila Game reserve
Observed on: 5th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2014
Likely ID: Rooikeelbyvreter (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Little Bee-Eater

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By: 17calbbievans
Friends of Tokai Park
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Location: R34, Ntambana, Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Little Bee-Eater (Merops pusillus subsp. argutus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

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By: 17calbbievans
Friends of Tokai Park
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Location: R34, Ntambana, Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

White-fronted Bee-eater 4web 1360968

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By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birds
Location: Chobe National Park
Observed on: 22nd June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th July 2014
Likely ID: Whitefronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

At your own risk

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By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails centre
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th July 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Undeterred

Little Bee-eater 4web 1421559

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By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birds
Location: Guma Lagoon
Observed on: 28th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Little Bee-Eater (Merops pusillus subsp. argutus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher - male
By: Mariana
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Location: N2, Wilderness
Observed on: 17th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

king fisher

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By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: Presidentsrus
Observed on: 29th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Purple roller

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By: RobertRobert's reputation in BirdsRobert's reputation in BirdsRobert's reputation in Birds
Location: Thulemela-west baobab forest
Observed on: 4th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Purple Roller (Coracias naevius subsp. mosambicus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Brownhood Kingfisher

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 30th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Calling from a high tree,

Woodland Kingfisher

Woodland Kingfisher
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red Tree to Piggy Dam
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. albiventris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Pied Kingfisher

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 21, Blue Bend Pl
Observed on: 28th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2014
Likely ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

drab juvenile

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By: TuliTuli's reputation in BirdsTuli's reputation in BirdsTuli's reputation in BirdsTuli's reputation in Birds
Location: Riversley Farm
Observed on: 7th February 2008
Added to iSpot: 27th June 2014
Likely ID: Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Carmine B-eater still in juvenile drab

Giant king - Montagu WCape

Giant king - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Baden, Montagu, Western Cape
Observed on: 21st June 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd June 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Broad-billed Roller 4web 4432

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By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birdsguido.coza's reputation in Birds
Location: Elephant Eye Dete
Observed on: 25th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2014
Likely ID: Broadbill Roller, Geelbektroupant (Eurystomus glaucurus subsp. suahelicus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bruinkopvisvanger

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Location: Unnamed Road, Marble Hall
Observed on: 16th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher, Bruinkopvisvanger (Halcyon albiventris subsp. vociferans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

G. Kingfisher

G. Kingfisher
By: Luc
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Location: H12, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 25th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th June 2014
Likely ID: Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima subsp. maxima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Little bee-eater

Little bee-eater
By: MagdaMagda's reputation in BirdsMagda's reputation in Birds
Location: P237, St Lucia Park
Observed on: 7th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th June 2014
Likely ID: Kleinbyvreter (Merops pusillus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Striped kingfisher

Striped kingfisher
By: MagdaMagda's reputation in BirdsMagda's reputation in Birds
Location: P237, St Lucia Park
Observed on: 7th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th June 2014
Likely ID: Gestreepte visvanger (Halcyon chelicuti subsp. hylobia)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Safe perch

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Location: Velddrif
Observed on: 30th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th June 2014
Likely ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis subsp. rudis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

brown hood

brown hood
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: Presidentsrus
Observed on: 7th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2014
Likely ID: Brownhood Kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris subsp. vociferans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

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