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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 12 years ago

I agree with ashish...spectacular colors and all

SatyamShinde
SatyamShinde 12 years ago

thats the angry man

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Very spectacular and adorable bird..!!

lori.tas
lori.tas 12 years ago

Obviously, I meant Excellent!

lori.tas
lori.tas 12 years ago

Exellent!

Steve A
Spotted by
Steve A

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

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

Spotted for Mission

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