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Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

Description:

Small kingfisher with azure wings and tailfeathers.

Habitat:

Found in Australia, newZealand, Indonesia and nearby pacific islands. This individual was found in a rural property on the South Coast of NSW

Notes:

A rescued bird, this phot was taken while it was recovering. The Kingfisher was successfully released a few days later.

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5 Comments

SusanEllison
SusanEllison a year ago

I agree with ashish...spectacular colors and all

SatyamShinde
SatyamShinde a year ago

thats the angry man

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Very spectacular and adorable bird..!!

lori.tas
lori.tas a year ago

Obviously, I meant Excellent!

lori.tas
lori.tas a year ago

Exellent!

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Lat: -34.85, Long: 150.61

Spotted on Jan 18, 2010
Submitted on Jul 6, 2011

Spotted for mission

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