The brown-hooded kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris) is a very common species of kingfisher in sub-equatorial Africa. It is part of the tree kingfisher family, which is a group of kingfishers that rarely actually fish and are not dependent on substantial water bodies. The brown-hooded kingfisher generally hunts from a perch and will often dive to catch its prey. It has a varied diet consisting of insects, spiders, small reptiles, amphibians, and smaller birds. [internet]