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Sacred Kingfisher

Todiramphus sanctus

Description:

This is the New Zealand Kingfisher. His colours are actually a little brighter than they appear in this photo. His chest is cream to white, his head has quite a turqouise green and his back and wings also, with a white band separating the colour on the head and the colour on the body. Classic kingfisher beak and pose.

Habitat:

Seen in rural backyard, New Zealand

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MudWiggle
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MudWiggle

West Coast, New Zealand

Spotted on Feb 3, 2014
Submitted on Sep 18, 2015

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