What eats the malachite kingfisher?

The malachite kingfisher, a small bird found near water bodies in sub-Saharan Africa, has several natural predators. Its primary threats include larger Birds of Prey, such as raptors, and some snakes that may inhabit the same aquatic environments. Additionally, eggs and nestlings can fall prey to various mammals and larger birds that scavenge nests. Despite these threats, the malachite kingfisher employs its agility and quick flight to evade many predators.