Royal Kingfisher

The Malagasy kingfisher or Madagascar kingfisher is a species of bird found in Madagascar, Mayotte and the Comoros. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. This colorful bird is only 5 inches long, making it a relatively small member of the Alcedinidae family. Adults have ultramarine upperparts, rufous chests and faces, and a crown of flecked pale green and black feathers. They have white patches on their throats and rear neck sides. Their legs are orange, and their beaks are black.