With one final, decisive strike, the malachite kingfisher smashed his catch of the day against the branch.

A fleeting moment captures the malachite kingfisher preening itself.

A moment in time - too quick for the human eye - captures the opaque nictating membrane of the malachite kingfisher as she cleans her wing feathers.

The final winged moment of landing sets the scene for a bejewelled kingfisher to enjoy his catch.

A glint of explosive colour reflects off the back of a tiny malachite kingfisher as it turns to leave its observation perch.

Faster than the eye can see, the Malachite Kingfisher expels a spitball of its last meal.

A kingfisher flashes for a split second before it spears a passing meal.