This Pied Kingfisher was systematically hovering and diving over a watering hole in Kruger National Park, South Africa, looking for lunch. This species is listed as being of “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List. In parts of southern Africa, however, the Pied Kingfisher has suffered declines due to poisoning from insecticides. In certain areas, this species has benefited from fish stocking and from the construction of dam