A smallish with an unmistakable rose red colour and a blue crown, undertail and green rump.
Migrates to Zimbabwe from August to November when not breeding.
Make nests in the side of river banks.
Feed on flying insects.
Info: Robert’s Birds of Southern Africa
Beautiful birds. Wish we had them around here.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites seen at Kruger.
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing back amazing memories of the low veldt where we spent days watching them at a nesting site. Lovely photos. have a good week Diane
ReplyDeleteLovely Colours ...
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