Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Halcyon malimbica (Shaw, 1812)

Alcedinidae — Kingfishers

Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Halcyon malimbica, breeds in central and western Africa and is a resident tree kingfisher there. It is found in well-wooded habitats, and in the drier savanna it moves to wetter places during the dry season. The species is closely tied to trees and is known for its quiet perching in shade while feeding. Adults have a blue breast band, with white underparts, black shoulders, a red upper bill and black lower bill, and bright red legs. Juveniles are duller, and the sexes look alike.

Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae — Kingfishers
Breeding range
Africa: c, w
Blue-breasted Kingfisher
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Tours where you can spot this bird

12 tours in The Gambia 10, Uganda 2

Private Lamin Lodge Birds and Breakfast Half-Day Tour
Private Lamin Lodge Birds and Breakfast Half-Day Tour
The Gambia / Lamin Private tour 7h

A private early-morning tour with breakfast at Lamin Lodge, mangrove birding by traditional canoe, and an extended session in the nearby ric...

From GBP 125
Fifteen-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour
Fifteen-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour
The Gambia / Kotu Private tour 15 days

A comprehensive fifteen-day birding or bird-photography journey from coastal Gambia to Tendaba, Kiang West, Morgan Kunda, Georgetown and Ban...

Eight-Day Coastal Gambia Birding and Photography Tour
Eight-Day Coastal Gambia Birding and Photography Tour
The Gambia / Kotu Private tour 8 days

A private eight-day birding or bird-photography journey through Kotu, Kartong, Gunjur, Farasutu, Bonto, Penyem, Darsilami, Siffoe, Abuko, La...

Private Full-Day Gambia Birding Tour with Junkung Jadama
Private Full-Day Gambia Birding Tour with Junkung Jadama
The Gambia / Kotu Private tour 9.5h

Bird coastal Gambia on a flexible private full day with Junkung Jadama, matching the route to seasonal activity and guest priorities....

From GBP 80
15-Day Uganda Birding Tour 2027
15-Day Uganda Birding Tour 2027
Uganda / Entebbe Group tour 15 days

A 15-day Uganda birding circuit from Entebbe through Mabamba Swamp, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Semliki for Sh...

From USD 4,685
2-Day Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Mabira Forest Birding
2-Day Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Mabira Forest Birding
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 2 days

A two-day forest birding break linking Entebbe Botanical Gardens with the lowland rainforest of Mabira Forest east of Kampala....

14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Senegal and The Gambia Private tour 14 days

A combined 14-day Senegambia birdwatching trip linking Turaco Birding routes in The Gambia and Senegal....

10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / The Gambia Private tour 10 days

An all-inclusive 10-day Turaco Birding trip through The Gambia for coastal, wetland, river and up-country birding....

Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding
Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding
The Gambia / Lamin and Abuko Private tour 7h

An early Birds and Breakfast outing with coffee at Lamin Lodge, rice-field birding and Abuko Nature Reserve....

Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Greater Banjul Coast Private tour 11h

A full-day Turaco Birding option from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM combining coastal forests, wetlands, creeks and woodland sites....

Half-Day Coastal Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
Half-Day Coastal Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Greater Banjul Coast Private tour 5.5h

A half-day private birdwatching option covering Abuko, Farasutu, Brufut Woods, Pirang/Bonto, Kartong, Kotu Creek or Marakissa....

14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
The Gambia Group tour 14 days

Experience an unforgettable 14-day birdwatching adventure in The Gambia and Senegal, exploring some of West Africa’s richest and most dive...

From EUR 2,000