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Halcyon albiventris
Distinguished from other red-billed kingfishers by its brownish head streaked with black, the rufous patches on the sides of the breast and the well streaked flanks. The Call is a whistled "tyi-ti-ti-ti" and a harsher "klee-klee-klee" alarm note.
Non-aquatic; Thornveld, open, broad-leaved woodland and coastal forests. Has adapted to suburbia and is common in gardens and parks.
The day i didn't have my camera with me, photographs with permission and compliments of James Sanderson-smith.
Spotted on Jun 26, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012
11 Comments
Considering that he lives in such a beautiful part of the world, im sure he is smiling :)
The kingfisher appears to be smiling :)
Thanks Ismael
Stunning !
Thanks guys. This guy is a resident at our spot in Plett, such a beautiful bird.
Wonderful!
great shots !
Lovely series!
Beautiful series Kei :)
Thanks Atul.
super series!!!!