This approachable largish (25cm) bird is unmistakable, with its exclusively black-and-white plumage. The Pied Kingfisher is estimated to be the world's third commonest kingfisher, and is a noisy bird. It is mainly a specialist fish-eater, although it will take crustaceans and large aquatic insects. It usually hunts by hovering stationarily over the water and dives down bill first directly below to catch fish.